ODP Information Bulletin
                  No. 00-018  October 10, 2000


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

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

          SUBJECT:  Activation of State-Level Data Entry Module

As you know, the On-Line Data Collection Tool is being made available for States who choose to
use this method to submit needs assessment data and strategic plans.  The Office of Justice
Programs (OJP), Office for Domestic Preparedness Support (ODP) recently
activated the fourth and final component of this Tool, the State-Level Data Entry Module.  

The State-Level Data Entry Module allows State Contacts and State Public Health
Representatives to view and roll-up data submitted by local first responder and public health
jurisdictions.  This module also allows State Contacts and State Public Health Representatives to
request changes to data submitted by a local jurisdiction, and provides the ability for State
Contacts to incorporate additional state-level data, make projections of equipment, training,
technical assistance and exercise needs, and submit their state strategic plan and assessment data
to ODP.  

Other modules already available, include: 1) the Practice Module; 2) the User Registration
Module; and, 3) the Local User Data Entry Module.  A frequently asked questions (FAQ) list has
also been developed, and a fact sheet has been attached to help acquaint you with the location and
appearance of each on the ODP web site. 

For technical assistance with the any of the On-Line Data Collection Tool modules, 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.   

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