Government Emergency Telecommunication Service (GETS)

The Government Emergency Telecommunication Service (GETS) is a White House-directed emergency phone service provided by the National Communications System (NCS) in the Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Division of the Department of Homeland Security.  GETS provides emergency access and priority processing in the local and long distance segments of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).  It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the PSTN is congested and the probability of completing a call over normal or other alternate telecommunication means has significantly decreased.  We encourage all state banking department emergency personnel to register for a GETS card, in particular, all commissioners and deputy commissioners.

GETS is accessed through a universal access number using common telephone equipment such as a standard desk set, STU-III, facsimile, modem, or wireless phone.  A prompt will direct the entry of your PIN and the destination telephone number.  Once you are authenticated as a valid user, your call is identified as an NS/EP call and receives special treatment.  Please note:  obtaining a GETS card is absolutely FREE!!!  Following is an actual view of what a GETS Cards looks like.

To request a GETS card, simply complete the GETS/WPS request form below and forward to Tonita Allers at tallers@csbs.org or fax to Tonita at (202) 296-1928.

More information regarding the GETS program can be found at http://www.gets.ncs.gov.