Initial National Response Plan   [open pdf - 254KB]

This document implements, on an interim basis, the domestic incident management authorities, roles, and responsibilities of the Secretary of Homeland Security as defined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5), Management of Domestic Incidents. This document also provides interim guidance on Federal coordinating structures and processes for domestic incident management pending the development, coordination, validation, and implementation of a full National Response Plan (NRP) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), as required by HSPD-5. It is applicable to domestic incident management in the context of terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.