ODP Information Bulletin
                      No. 33   May 4, 2001


          TO:       All State Administrative Agency Heads
          All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact

          FROM:     C.H. "Butch" Straub, II
          Director

          SUBJECT:  Revisions to ODP Web Site and the Impact on Users of the On-Line Data
          Collection Tool

The Office for Domestic Preparedness Support (ODP) plans to activate an
enhanced web site shortly.  This Information Bulletin addresses the impact of this change on users
of the On-Line Data Collection Tool, and is intended to minimize any resulting confusion.  Please
ensure that this information is provided to all first responder and public health jurisdictions
participating in your State's assessment process. 

While the look and feel of the new web site will be much different from the one it replaces, the
ODP home page will continue to be accessible at: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp.  Additionally,
the On-Line Data Collection Tool will still be located in the following three areas: "What's New,"
"Grant Programs & Equipment," and "Exercises & Assessments."  Links to these areas can be
found on the home page.  However, the URLs for these links may differ from those on the old
web site.  To avoid any problems when the new site is activated, ODP recommends that users
who previously established bookmarks or shortcuts directly to these areas on the old web site
initially go to the ODP home page.  They may then recreate any desired bookmarks or
shortcuts with the correct URLs. 

For technical assistance with On-Line Data Collection Tool, you may continue to contact the OJP
toll-free help line at 1-888-549-9901.  Assistance with the public health assessment may be
obtained by calling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention help line at 1-800-747-7649. 
You may also contact your ODP program manager for additional information and assistance
related to conduct of the needs assessment and development of your three-year state strategy.