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National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP)
"The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) was developed to establish a workable exercise program which meets the intent of section 4202(a) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), amending section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), by adding a new subsection for spill response preparedness (33 USC 1321(j)(7)). The PREP was developed to provide a mechanism for compliance with the exercise requirements, while being economically feasible for the government and oil industry to adopt and sustain. The PREP is a unified federal effort and satisfies the exercise requirements of the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), the Office of Pipeline Safety, and the Minerals Management Service (MMS). Completion of the PREP exercises will satisfy all OPA 90 mandated federal oil pollution response exercise requirements. At this time, the PREP addresses the exercise requirements for oil pollution response only. Regulations for hazardous substance releases are currently under development and once completed, the hazardous substance exercise requirements will be incorporated into the PREP. The PREP represents the minimum guidelines for ensuring adequate response preparedness. If personnel within an organization believe additional exercises or an expansion of the scope of the PREP exercises are warranted to ensure enhanced preparedness, they are highly encouraged to conduct these exercises."
United States. Coast Guard
2004
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Interim National Preparedness Goal: Overview Briefing
This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)8: National Preparedness Goal. "The national preparedness goal transforms how the Federal government proposes to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. It also transforms how the Federal government proposes to invest homeland security resources in order to achieve the greatest return on investment for our Nations homeland security. It is animated by a sense of urgency and by a commitment to risk-based priorities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-06-14
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2004, Issue 1
This edition of the National Communications System's (NCS) National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News contains the following articles: "Homeland Security's Liscouski Named Manager of NCS"; "NCS Slated to Get $141 Million of $31 Billion Homeland Security Bill"; "NSTAC [National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee], OSTP [Office of Science and Technology], Georgia Tech Announce Findings from March Research and Development Exchange"; "FCC [Federal Communications Commission], NCS Spearhead a National Outreach Campaign to Secure Priority Phone Service Restoration to 9-1-1 Centers"; "NCS Conducts First Successful Test of Backup Dial Tone Capabilities"; "Mr. Thomas J. Falvey Named Chief of the NCS' Customer Service Division"; "New Members Named to NCS Committee of Principals"; "COR [Council of Representatives Will Continue to Foster Cooperation and Information Sharing as Part of the DHS [Department of Homeland Security]"; "Critical Facilities Working Group Strives to Ensure Diversity of Facilities that Support NS/EP [national security and emergency preparedness] Functions"; "CIP [Critical Infrastructure Protection] Division Launches Outreach Program With New Trade Show Booth"; "Secretary Ridge Unveils Homeland Security Department Seal"; "DHS Announces $165 Million in Grants to States"; "Loy Becomes Deputy DHS, England Returns to Navy Position"; "Secretary Ridge Announces Homeland Security Advisory Council Members"; "DHS Creates a New Division To Combat Cyber Threats"; "United States and United Kingdom Announce Joint Anti-Terrorism Working Group"; "NS/EP Telecom News 18 The House of Representatives Establishes Select Committee to Coordinate Homeland Security Activities"; "Congress Continues Efforts to Secure the Nation Through Legislative Activities"; "'Cryptoberry' Provides Wireless E-mail Solution for Government"; and "Dr. McQueary Sworn In as Homeland Security Undersecretary".
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2004
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Fact Sheet: National Preparedness Month 2006 Coalition Members [July 17, 2006]
In this press release, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces that it's working with a wide variety of public and private sector organizations to educate the public about the importance of family emergency preparedness. Throughout the summer and fall, these organizations will provide information, host events and sponsor activities that disseminate emergency preparedness messages to their customers, members, employees, stakeholders and communities across the nation. This contains a listing of the national organizations who are members of the National Preparedness Month 2006 Coalition as of July 17, 2006.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2006-07-17
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National Preparedness Guidance: Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8
"Fundamental to the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is the mitigation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences that stem from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. This is a shared responsibility and a shared commitment of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. The Interim National Preparedness Goal (or Goal) summarizes the initial results of significant work completed since December 17, 2003, when President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8: National Preparedness (HSPD-8). This approach transforms how the Federal government proposes to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies, and how the Federal government proposes to invest homeland security resources in order to achieve the greatest return on investment for our Nations homeland security. It is animated by a sense of urgency and by a commitment to risk-based priorities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-04-27
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NCS Directive 3-1: Telecommunications Operations. Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System for National Security Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP)
"This directive implements policy, explains legal and regulatory basis, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System for National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP)"
National Communications System (U.S.)
2000-08-10
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Research and Development Exchange Proceedings: Research and Development Issues to Ensure Trustworthiness in Telecommunications and Information Sharing Systems that Directly or Indirectly Impact National Security and Emergency Preparedness
"From March 13 to 14, 2003, the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee conducted its fifth Research and Development (R&D) Exchange entitled, Research and Development Issues to Ensure Trustworthiness in Telecommunications and Information Systems that Directly or Indirectly Impact National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP). The event was co-sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Georgia Tech Information Security Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Its purpose was to stimulate an exchange of ideas among researchers and practitioners from the telecommunications industry, Government, and academia on issues regarding the trustworthiness of NS/EP telecommunications systems. Increasing reliance on the public switched network, the Internet, and computer applications to support national, homeland, and economic security, emergency preparedness, and public safety places a premium on 'trusted' systems and networks. The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks demonstrated the critical importance of networked information systems in supporting national crisis management and response. Ensuring that national leaders, first responders, infrastructure owners and operators, and the general public receive timely, accurate, and complete information through trustworthy NS/EP telecommunications-and the underlying networked information systems-is crucial to meeting national security and homeland security objectives. To date, a majority of the research studies and activities on the trustworthiness of network information systems have focused on vulnerabilities in cyberspace (e.g., the National Research Council's seminal report Trust in Cyberspace). However, achieving and sustaining trustworthiness in those systems is jeopardized by a host of threats (e.g., exploitation by insiders, physical destruction) that extend beyond cyberspace."
United States. President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee
2003-03
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Release of National Preparedness Guidance
"The Department of Homeland Security, Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness is pleased to announce the release of the National Preparedness Guidance as part of implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 8. The Guidance is a companion document to the National Preparedness Goal and provides more detailed implementation information."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mayer, Matt A.
2005-05-18
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National Preparedness Report 2012
Presidential Policy Directive 8 requires a National Preparedness Report (NPR), an annual report summarizing the progress made toward building, sustaining, and delivering the 31 core capabilities described in the National Preparedness Goal. As the NPR coordinator, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency worked with the full range of whole community partners, including all levels of government, private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, communities, and individuals to develop the NPR. Specifically, FEMA collaborated with federal interagency partners to identify quantitative and qualitative performance and assessment data for each of the 31 core capabilities. In addition, FEMA integrated data from the 2011 State Preparedness Reports, statewide self-assessments of core capability levels submitted by all 56 U.S. states and territories through a standardized survey. Finally, FEMA conducted research to identify recent, independent evaluations, surveys, and other supporting data related to core capabilities.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2012-03-30?
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Guide to Revision of National Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plans: Lessons Learned from the 2009 A(H1N1) Pandemic
"During the past decade, the 53 Member States of the WHO [World Health Organization] European Region, 31 of which are part of the European Union/European Economic Area, invested considerably in pandemic preparedness. This came in the wake of global threats posed by (re-)emerging diseases such as avian influenza A(H5N1) and A(H7N9), the SARS outbreak of 2003, and the outbreak of MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) which began in 2012. Adequate preparedness is also a national obligation under the International Health Regulations (2005) and the EU Decision on serious cross-border threats to health (No 1082/2013/EU). The first pandemic since 1968 occurred in 2009, caused by a new strain of influenza A(H1N1) of swine origin. The virus spread rapidly around the globe and caused only mild disease in the majority of cases. However, severe disease and deaths occurred in a significant number of people, mostly in the same groups that are at risk of complications due to seasonal influenza infection, but also in other risk groups and even in previously healthy individuals. It has been estimated that in the first year of the pandemic between 151 000 and 475 000 deaths worldwide were attributable to influenza. Healthcare services, particularly critical care units, were often stretched to their limits, and early recognition and treatment of severe disease could be life-saving. The 2009 pandemic tested national plans, and in the aftermath many countries and international organisations evaluated their preparedness and response activities. European countries, particularly in the western part of the Region, were generally better prepared for the 2009 pandemic than most countries. But when confronted with a milder pandemic than was expected, even the better prepared countries experienced gaps in their surveillance and healthcare systems. Their planning assumptions were not flexible enough, they faced difficult communications and logistics issues with respect to pandemic vaccines, and often failed to establish effective communication lines with front-line healthcare responders."
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2017-11
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Target Capabilities List: A Companion to the National Preparedness Goal, August 2006 [Draft]
"The Target Capabilities List describes and sets targets for the capabilities required to achieve the four homeland security mission areas: Prevent, Protect, Respond, and Recover. It defines and provides the basis for assessing preparedness. It also establishes national targets for the capabilities to prepare the Nation for major all-hazards events, such as those defined by the National Planning Scenarios. The current version of the TCL contains 37 core capabilities. When the additional capabilities that are under development are completed by the end of 2006, the TCL will provide a comprehensive set of capabilities required to support the Goal. A "Consensus of the Community" approach was used to develop the Target Capabilities List. Stakeholders from Federal, State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations came together in four national workshops and capability working groups to define the desired outcome, critical tasks, preparedness and performance measures, resources, national targets, and assigned responsibilities for building and maintaining the capability. The Goal will contribute to operational readiness, priority-setting, and program implementation at all levels of government. The Goal provides a call to action by all Americans as they consider their personal and shared responsibility to be part of A Nation Prepared. The Target Capabilities List provides guidance on building and maintaining capabilities needed to achieve the Goal."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2006-08
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U.S. Tsunami Preparedness: NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness, Report to Congressional Committees
"In June 2006, GAO [Government Accountability Office] reported a number of concerns about the level of U.S. tsunami preparedness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leads U.S. efforts through three key programs: the Tsunami Program, which focuses on detection and warning activities; the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP), which is a partnership with federal and state agencies focusing on hazard assessment and mitigation; and TsunamiReady, which is a partnership with at-risk communities focusing on education and emergency planning. The Tsunami Warning and Education Act of 2006 directed improvements in NOAA's warning and mitigation efforts and mandated GAO to report on its progress. This report addresses (1) the extent to which NOAA developed effective strategic plans for its tsunami programs and (2) the status of NOAA's efforts to strengthen and expand the programs and move tsunami research to application. GAO analyzed NOAA documents and interviewed federal, state, and local officials responsible for tsunami planning and preparedness efforts. GAO recommends that NOAA revise its tsunami strategic plans to ensure that all plan components are complete and develop a transition plan specifically for tsunami research. NOAA reviewed a draft of this report and agreed with its recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2010-04
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2003, NSTAC Special Edition
This edition of the National Communications System's (NCS)National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News contains the following articles: "NSTAC [National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee] at 20: Providing National Security Telecommunications Policy Expertise for Two Decades"; "Corporate Leaders from Lockheed Martin and BellSouth Appointed Chair and Vice Chair of NSTAC"; "National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Plays a Significant Role in Emergency Services and Homeland Security"; "Wireless Task Force Provides Recommendations on the Ubiquitous Rollout of Wireless Priority Service and Wireless Security Vulnerabilities"; "Discussion with President Bush Highlights 26th NSTAC Meeting"; "Legislative and Regulatory Task Force Addresses Complex Policy Issues During NSTAC XXVI Cycle"; "Internet Security/Architecture Task Force Studies Ways to Protect the Internet Infrastructure and Reduce Cyber Vulnerabilities"; "President Bush Names Eight Senior Communications Executives to the NSTAC"; "Dr. Marburger, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Presents the Keynote Address at the NSTAC's 2003 R&D Exchange"; "Ensuring Networks That Keep America Safe and Strong"; and "President's NSTAC Dedicated to Tackling R&D [Research and Development Issues that Affect NS/EP [national security and emergency preparedness] Services".
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2003
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Plan, Type, Source, Report Cycle: A Unifying Concept for National Guard Preparedness
"Unity of effort in homeland response operations has proven over the last decade to be an elusive target. National Guard contributions to homeland response are no exception. Much effort has gone into creation of a dual status commander, and rightfully so. But, much low hanging fruit remains in the form of improvements to National Guard preparedness. A plan, type, source, report cycle supports a National Guard concept for preparedness that enables unity of effort in homeland response operations. The plan, type, source, report concept successfully satisfies a rigorous set of selection criteria and deserves evaluation as an overarching National Guard concept that can be supported by the fifty-four commanders in chief of the National Guard of the various states."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Smith, David W.
2013-07
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National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News 2000, Issue 2
This edition of the National Communications System's (NCS)National Security and Emergency Preparedness Telecom News contains the following articles: "Lt Gen Raduege Becomes New NCS Manager"; "Defense Department, NCS, Honor LTG Kelley during Retirement Ceremony"; "National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications (NCC) Adds Information Sharing and Analysis Center"; "President Promoting Cyber Security for the 21st Century"; "Bennett Calls White House Plan 'Important Step' Toward Comprehensive Information-Age Defense Policy"; "Senate Majority Leader Announces Working Group on Cyber Safety"; "President Holds Meeting on Ways to Make the Internet Safer"; "New Viruses Exploit Wireless Vulnerabilities"; "Technology Upgrades Help Keep TSP [Telecommunications Service Priority] Vital to NS/EP [national security and emergency preparedness] Mission"; "GETS [Government Emergency Telecommunications Service] Awareness Program Promotes Outreach Effort"; "FCC [Federal Communications Commission] Approves Bell Atlantic-GTE Merger with Conditions"; "Bates Replaces Fischer as GSA [U.S. General Services Administration] FTS [Federal Technology Service] Commissioner"; and "Level 3 Communications CEO James Crowe Assumes Chair of Network Reliability and Interoperability Council (NRIC)".
National Communications System (U.S.). Office of the Manager
2000
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Fact Sheet: National Preparedness Month 2006 [August 31, 2006]
This fact sheet outlines examples of the types of activities and events that DHS and the National Preparedness Month 2006 coalition members are sponsoring this fall to engage Americans and increase our nation's overall level of preparedness. Some of the Coalition members include: DHS, AARP, American Red Cross, National Organization on Disability and National Fire Protection Association, Wal-Mart, City of Los Angeles, Advertising Council, Radio Disney, and State of Kentucky.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2006-08-31
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Update on Assessments & Strategies: National Preparedness Goal Track: Sessions 2 & 4, SLGCP Western Regional Conference [presentation]
"The purpose of the Interim National Preparedness Goal is to help ensure the preparedness of the Nation to prevent, 'protect against,' respond to, and recover from major events ~ 'Incidents of National Significance' under the National Response Plan."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: A National Collaborative Training Plan
This document summarizes the current status CDC activities related to national training strategies to enhance preparedness at the front line of public health. The report identifies the core content and elements of training; the key target audiences; and the strategies being deployed to implement the plan. In addition, in specific instances, incentives strategies (e.g., certification) are in place to assure preparedness. The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. and the episodes of anthrax exposure demonstrated the urgent need for a well prepared and trained front-line workforce which includes public health and medical care professionals, first responders, and community volunteers. Without preparation in core competencies of bioterrorism and emergency preparedness, the capacity of agencies and communities may be unpredictable. Individuals will be called upon to respond beyond their readiness. Extraordinary partnership is required among federal, state and local agencies, educational institutions, and professional organizations to assure a systematic approach to training which will achieve an effective and sustained public health response.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2002-02
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FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-450.NC - Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region
"The goal of this course is to provide practical steps you can take to prepare for emergencies that could threaten your home, workplace, and community. This course is intended specifically for Federal employees living and working in the National Capital Region. The first lesson focuses on the importance of personal emergency preparedness and its relationship to your professional responsibilities as a Federal employee. The second lesson introduces the four steps to personal emergency preparedness: Be Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Get Involved. The last lesson reinforces the concepts learned in the previous lessons by applying the four steps of emergency preparedness to a given scenario."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Public Health Preparedness 2016 National Snapshot
"This report highlights how OPHPR [Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response] strengthens the nation's health security to save lives and protect against public health threats within the context of CDC's [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] 2014-2015 Ebola response and the agency's three overarching priorities: [1] Improving health security at home and around the world; [2] Protecting people from public health threats; [3] Strengthening public health through collaboration CDC strategically invests in public health preparedness to improve the ability of federal, state, and local public health agencies to prepare for and respond to all types of public health threats. In fiscal year 2015 (FY15), Congress appropriated $1.35 billion to CDC for public health preparedness and response."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2016
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Assessing the Performance Management of National Preparedness-A Conceptual Model
From the thesis abstract: "Since its creation in 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allocated more than $40 billion in preparedness and homeland security grant funds to state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. The primary objectives of these funds are to develop and sustain the essential capabilities necessary to prevent, respond to, and recover from natural and man-caused disasters. Notwithstanding DHS's numerous efforts and initiatives, the ability to quantify and report on the effectiveness of these funds in meeting these objectives falls short of current federal requirements. This thesis examines statutory requirements for assessing and reporting on national preparedness, reviews the history of systems and programs developed by DHS to meet federal performance assessment and reporting requirements, reviews the fundamental principles of performance management, and assesses current elements of the homeland security enterprise. These reviews and assessments formulate a basis to remedy the longstanding shortfalls in preparedness performance management. This inquiry resulted in five overarching findings and twelve recommendations."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Myers, Gregory A.
2015-12
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National Preparedness Month: Children in Emergencies [presentation]
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: "Children have unique physical, developmental, and mental health needs in all types of emergencies and disasters that require specific attention in preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. For the 2018 National Preparedness Month, CDC's Jessica Franks, Robyn Cree, and Cindy Hinton discuss preparedness and response for children affected by natural disasters (including hurricanes), infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. This includes information about children with special healthcare needs."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Franks, Jessica; Hinton, Cindy; Cree, Robyn
2018-09-19
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Update on Assessments & Strategies: National Preparedness Goal Track: Sessions 2 & 4
"The purpose of the Interim National Preparedness Goal is to help ensure the preparedness of the Nation to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events ~ 'Incidents of National Significance' under the National Response Plan"
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-12-15
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National Preparedness Goal 2011
Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness (PPD-8) describes the Nation's approach to preparing for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. National preparedness is the shared responsibility of our whole community. Every member contributes, including individuals, communities, the private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, and Federal, state, and local1 governments. We describe our security and resilience posture through the core capabilities (see Table 1) that are necessary to deal with great risks, and we will use an integrated, layered, and all-of-Nation approach as our foundation.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2011-09-23?
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National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan
"The National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan (Strategy and Action Plan) will improve our Nation's preparedness to address the hazard of near-Earth object (NEO) impacts over the next 10 years. Its primary role is to help organize and coordinate NEO-related efforts within Federal Departments and Agencies (agencies), with a particular focus on efforts that are already existing and resourced. It seeks to leverage and enhance existing assets and capabilities--National and international, public and private--to effectively manage the risks associated with NEOs. The Strategy and Action Plan builds on efforts by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Energy (DOE) to detect and characterize the NEO population and to prevent and respond to NEO impacts on Earth."
United States. Executive Office of the President; National Science and Technology Council (U.S.)
2018-06
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Using ODP Funds to Attend Meetings in Support of National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) Implementation
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is establishing a NIPP [National Infrastructure Protection Plan] Senior Leadership Council, Critical Infrastructure Government Coordinating Councils, and Critical Infrastructure Sector Coordinating Councils to facilitate implementation of the NIPP and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7. DHS, the Government Coordinating Councils, and/or the Sector Coordinating Councils will invite select state and local officials to participate in these efforts. ODP [Office of Domestic Preparedness] hereby authorizes the use of ODP funding to support travel and per diem costs associated with grantee participation in the following council meetings[.]"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Domestic Preparedness
Mayer, Matt A.
2005-06-01
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National Preparedness Policy and Guidance Resource Page Announcement
Announces the release of the National Preparedness Guidelines, the Target Capabilities List, and the National Response Framework on the National Preparedness Policy and Guidance resource center on LLIS.gov.
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
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National Domestic Preparedness Consortium [website]
"The NDPC [National Domestic Preparedness Consortium] is a partnership of several nationally recognized organizations whose membership is based on the urgent need to address the counter-terrorism preparedness needs of the nation's emergency first responders within the context of all hazards including chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) hazards."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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National Strategic Plan for Public Health Preparedness and Response
"CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] provides technical assistance and resources to state and local public health agencies to support their efforts to build prepared and resilient communities. CDC provides subject-matter expertise and assistance for domestic and global surveillance, laboratory, occupational health and epidemiology functions, and health threats including anthrax, smallpox, influenza and other infectious diseases, food-borne illness, and radiation, among others. CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) leads the agency's preparedness and response activities by providing strategic direction, support, and coordination for activities across CDC as well as with local, state, tribal, national, territorial, and international public health partners. In the decade since September 11th and the anthrax attacks, significant investments have been made in the nation's public health system to respond to all-hazard threats. Public health departments at all levels of government can now quickly staff public health emergency operations centers; there is improved proficiency in laboratories testing for biological and chemical agents across the nation and the globe; and states can receive urgent disease reports and rapidly communicate information about health threats and related preventive and protective actions to the public."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
2011-09
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Performance Measures and Comprehensive Funding Data Could Enhance Management of National Capital Region Preparedness Resources
"Given its political and historical significance as home to the most important institutions in the nation, protecting the National Capital Region (NCR) from both man-made incidents and natural disasters is of particular concern. Regional stakeholders at the local and state levels receive preparedness funding from a variety of federal grant programs, but the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program is the primary source of federal homeland security funding for the NCR. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allocated over $560 million through the UASI grant program to the NCR from fiscal years 2003 through 2012. However, the region's response to emergencies in 2011, including a significant snowstorm and an earthquake, as well as a severe storm in June 2012, raised questions regarding the effectiveness of regional preparedness capabilities."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2013-01-25
