ODP Information Bulletin
                    No. 45 November 1, 2001


          TO:       All State Administrative Agency Heads
          All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact
                                                  
          FROM:     C.H. "Butch" Straub, II
          Director

          SUBJECT:  Activation of an Additional Enhancement to the Data Analysis Tool

In April, the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) activated the Data Analysis Tool (DAT)
within the On-Line Data Collection Tool.  This feature is intended to assist states in using their
assessment data to develop the required Three-Year Statewide Domestic Preparedness Strategies. 

The DAT provides states with considerable flexibility in how they can view and use the data being
collected in the On-Line Data Collection Tool.  Links were added within the State Level Data
Entry Module that allow each State Administrative Agency (SAA) to run a standard set of
comparative queries on their state's data.  A feature allowing states to design their own unique
queries has also now been activated.  This feature may be accessed by clicking on the Data
Analysis Tool icon in the State Level Data Entry Module and selecting the "User Edition" option. 
A revised job aid with additional information on this new feature will also be available shortly.

For technical assistance with all existing elements of the On-Line Data Collection Tool, you may
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.