The State Plan will be discussed in detail to include all reporting requirements. Information Systems transition to Y2K will also be monitored by the Department of Information Technology. The State Y2K Coordinator in addition to interfacing with the National Committee relates to approximately seventy Y2K Coordinators throughout the State. The coordinator and his task force will be able to provide both technical support and direction. My primary concern at this point is the timely flow of accurate information from the National Committee to the State Y2K Coordinator and from FEMA through their regions to the Director of State Emergency Operations.
Accurate information is the key to maintaining public confidence and reducing panic.
I also hope that you have the opportunity to input to network specials that will take place as we approach the end of this year. With Governor Rowland leadership, legislature support, State agency participation and the new State Response Plan, I am confident Connecticut can manage successfully the transition to the new millennium. Thank you again for the opportunity to participate. All rights reserved.