National Response Framework: What Does It Mean For Mississippi? 

Release Date: January 30, 2008
Release Number: 1604-622

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BILOXI, Miss. -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released the National Response Framework (NRF), a guide that defines principles, roles and structures that will improve the nation's preparation for and response to natural or man-made disasters.

"The NRF is an essential tool that equips all levels of emergency managers to work together seamlessly in response to any type of disaster or emergency," said Sid Melton, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mississippi Transitional Recovery. "At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of individual and household preparedness."

The Framework was written for senior elected and appointed leaders—including federal department or agency heads; city, state and local officials; tribal leaders and executives with private-sector and nongovernmental agencies. Itsapplication enables those who are responsible for the safety of the nation's communities to most effectively lead disaster and emergency response, including sharing resources and best practices to continuously update and improve the Framework.

The NRF responds to repeated requests for a streamlined, user-friendly document and reflects nearly 5,700 stakeholders' comments.  It becomes effective on March 22.

For more information, visit the NRF Resource Center (www.fema.gov/nrf).

FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 30-Jan-2008 12:04:17