Groton's Sastre Named to Federal Public Safety Committee

Groton Emergency Management director Joe Sastre was recently named to the national Public Safety Advisory Committee as part of the federal government’s First Responder Network Authority Program (FirstNet), according to the town manager's report.

Sastre was selected as a member of the board to represent the International Association of Emergency Managers.

The PSAC was established as a national body comprised of representatives from public safety organizations representing all disciplines of public safety as well as state, territorial, tribal and local governments. Approximately 40 PSAC members provide insight, expertise and guidance to FirstNet as it creates a nationwide public safety broadband network.

Sastre brings more than 35 years of public safety, emergency communications and emergency management experience to the committee. In addition to his position as Groton Emergency Management director, Sastre serves as president of the Connecticut Emergency Management Association and a member of the Connecticut Managers of America Emergency Communications Centers.

Sastre also serves as chairman of the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for the regional emergency planning team steering committee, which serves 43 towns in eastern Connecticut.

Congratulations, Joe. And thanks for all your hard work keeping Groton (and everyone else!) safe!