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Preparedness
- Citizen Corps
A nationwide grassroots effort to educate and train Americans of all abilities on all-hazards preparedness and to foster collaboration between non-governmental organizations, citizens, and emergency responders on community preparedness issues. - First Responder Authentication Cards
An initiative to develop a smart identity card system to allow first responders from across the National Capital Region the ability to quickly access government buildings and reservations in the event of a terrorist attack or other disaster. - National Incident Management System (FEMA)
A nationally unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management. - National Response Framework (FEMA)
Establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents. - Nationwide Plan Review
The Nationwide Plan Review assessed the status of catastrophic planning and draw initial conclusions for strengthening plans and planning processes at the federal, state, and local levels of government. - Preparedness Planning for Home Health Care Providers
Good preparedness planning is essential for ensuring that the needs of patients, their service animals - and you, their caregiver - are met in the most effective and professional manner possible in times of disaster. - READY
A national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. - School Safety
To enhance school safety, the Department of Homeland Security offers funding, training, and resources for efforts such as providing money for emergency preparedness, training school bus drivers in security and hardening school buildings’ vulnerability. - Tactical Interoperability Communication Scorecards
State and Area Tactical Interoperable Communications Scorecards assess the maturity of tactical interoperable communications capabilities in 75 urban/metropolitan areas. - The TOPOFF 4 Full-Scale Exercise
The nation's premier terrorism preparedness exercise, involving thousands of federal, state, territorial, and local officials as part of a robust, full-scale simulated response to a multi-faceted threat. This congressionally mandated exercise program is designed to strengthen the nation’s capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction.