ODP Information Bulletin
No. 78 July 31, 2003
On August 15, 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) will de-activate the 1999 State Domestic Preparedness Program Online Data Collection Tool. Although the 1999 Tool will no longer be available, states and local jurisdictions may still access their 1999 assessment data and state strategies through the new 2003 Online Data Collection Tool. Because all assessment data from the 1999 Tool has been uploaded into the 2003 Tool, states and local jurisdictions can create reports in the 2003 Online Data Collection Tool that reflect the 1999 assessment data. To create such reports and view 1999 assessment data, states and local jurisdictions should use the following procedures: To access the 1999 State Domestic Preparedness Strategy, states should use the following procedures: A technical assistance helpline has been established to support the Online Data Collection Tool. States and local jurisdictions may contact the helpline with inquiries by calling (877) 612-HELP (4357). Technicians will be available to answer inquiries Monday through Friday from 7 A.M. – 9 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) and 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. CST on the weekend. If you encounter technical difficulties during off-hours, you may leave a voice mail message and your call will be returned within one hour. For additional information on the SHSAS process, please contact the ODP Program Manager for your state. ODP Program Managers may be reached through the ODP Helpline at: 1-800-368-6498.
TO:
All State Administrative Agency Heads All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact FROM:
Andrew T. Mitchell Acting Director SUBJECT:
State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy Process