Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region

Topics:
E-government,
Homeland Security
Tags:
Emergency Preparedness,
General Accounting Office,
Government,
Homeland Security,
Jurisdiction,
Standards,
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
Source:
U.S. General Accounting Office

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Overview: Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region (NCR), comprising jurisdictions including the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. The paper reports on what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions for emergency preparedness; what challenges exist within NCR to organizing and implementing efficient and effective regional preparedness programs; what gaps, if any, remain in the emergency preparedness of NCR; and (4) what has been the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in NCR to date.

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Format: PDF | Size: 171KB | Date: Jun 2004 | Pages: 14

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