1. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office for Domestic Preparedness
Jeffrey R. Hall
Senior Program Manager
Information Management and Preparedness Support Division
State and Local Program Management Division

2. DHS Mission Prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S.
Reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism.
Minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security, outlined in the National Strategy for Homeland Security of July 2002, is straightforward yet important:
Prevent terrorist attacks. The first priority of homeland security is to prevent terrorist attacks. The United States aims to deter all potential terrorists from attacking America through our commitment to defeating terrorism wherever it appears. We also strive to detect terrorists before they strike, to prevent them and instruments of terror from entering our country, and to take decisive action to eliminate the threat that they pose.
2) Reduce our vulnerability to terrorism. We must recognize that as a vibrant and prosperous free society, we present an ever-evolving, ever-changing target. The department is working with private sector to identify and protect our critical infrastructure and key assets, detect terrorist threats, and augment our defenses. Because we refuse to allow the threat of terrorism to alter the American way of life, we accept some level of risk as a permanent condition.
3) Respond and recover to any future attacks or natural disasters quickly and with as little damage and loss of life as possible. The United States will prepare to manage the consequences of any future terrorist attack that may occur despite our best efforts at prevention. Therefore, the department of homeland security seeks to improve the systems and prepare the individuals that will respond to acts of terror. Our greatest chance to minimize loss of life and property lies with our first responders – police officers, firefighters, emergency medical providers, public works personnel, and emergency management officials.

3. DHS Background September 11, 2001: Terrorists attack America.
October 8, 2001: President George W. Bush creates White House Office of Homeland Security.
June 2002: President George W. Bush introduces to Congress his proposal for a new Department.
November 2002: Congress passes the Homeland Security Bill.
November 25, 2002: President Bush signs the Homeland Security Act into law.
January 24, 2003: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is born.
March 1, 2003: Majority of the affected agencies join the new Department of Homeland Security.
Gaps were revealed by the devastating attacks of September 11, “We face new threats,” President Bush told the nation, “and therefore we need new defenses for our country.”
In response, the President created something new: a Cabinet-level Office of Homeland Security at the White House. In the words of his Executive Order, this new Office was designed to “develop and coordinate” a “comprehensive national strategy” to secure the homeland. To lead this effort, he chose a trusted and capable public servant, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge.
In June of 2002, the White House took the next step and asked Congress to create a Department of Homeland Security. The objective of the new Department was to unify the efforts of nearly two dozen agencies, bringing homeland security under one roof and one chain of command. The President sought to make the Department as effective and accountable as possible. In particular it was important that the Department have the authority to put the right people in the right place at the right time to meet the latest threat.
In November of 2002, Congress passed a bill creating the Department of Homeland Security and President Bush signed it into law on November 25th.We have been working ever since to build this new Department. And on March 1st, most of the affected agencies joined the Department of Homeland Security. It is the largest and most significant transformation of American government since the Truman Administration.

4. DHS Purpose
Homeland security functions traditionally have been dispersed among dozens of federal agencies and thousands of first responder groups across America.
DHS streamlines and centralizes federal actions into one cohesive unit. It provides one point of contact for state and local groups and the private sector.
The result is a better prepared America.
Now that you know a little about the history of the Department, let me tell you how it works.
The existing homeland security structure that had built up over time was not conducive to coordination and mobilization. Border protection was divided between the Treasury, Justice and Agriculture Departments, among others. Emergency preparedness and response was divided between FEMA, Health and Human Services, DOJ and Energy. Commerce, the FBI, the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense all shared responsibility for protecting our critical infrastructure.
We needed to create one Department that brought these entities under a common mission and chain of command.
We also saw the need to streamline and centralize our federal actions. As Secretary Ridge has said again and again, homeland security is a national, not a federal effort. An important goal is to provide one point of contact, one voice, to our partners who share so much of the responsibility for homeland security: state and local governments, first responders, and the private sector.
The creation of the Department of Homeland Security will lead to a better prepared – and better defended – nation.

5. DHS Goals Integrate Department Functions
Develop New Service Capabilities
Enhance Access to Information
Establish Regions
Support State, Local and Private Sector Activities
Preserve Individual Freedoms and Ensure Economic Security
The 2003 and 2004 investments will help us meet our goals for the Department.
Integration. We are committed to organizing traditional security functions in new and better ways. Achieving this integration is the key to improving our operational effectiveness.
2) New capabilities. We will not measure progress simply by new funding or “inputs,” but rather by “outcomes,” new capabilities to fight terrorism. This is a metrics based approach that places a premium on developing new products that have quantifiable results that prove their usefulness.
Access to information. Our proposed Terrorist Threat Integration Center is one example of how we are working to tear down the information “stovepipes” – both horizontally, between federal agencies and vertically, between the federal government and state and local officials and law enforcement.
Establish Regions. Decentralizing operational control and decision-making is the foundation of our new integrated Department structure. Working through the Under Secretaries, the Secretary will coordinate the Department’s policies, consistent with our strategic vision; then the regions will implement those policies and apply them to the local management of local operations. In other words: we will “plan globally, and act locally.” Although we are looking at a variety of different options, there have been no decisions made yet with respect to what a new regional system might look like.
5) Support of state, local and private sector activities. Partnerships are the key to homeland security. Our ability to pre-empt or respond to a crisis depends heavily on state and local governments and law enforcement. Our effectiveness in deterring and preventing a terrorist act relies greatly on the private sector. As I mentioned earlier, 85% of critical infrastructure in this country is owned by the private sector – a robust partnership with them to coordinate protective measures will be key to our success.
6) Preserve individual freedoms and ensure economic security. As the President said, in defending the homeland “we will not sacrifice the freedoms that make our land unique.” Working through the Department’s Privacy Officer, we will uphold the laws of the land and the Constitution as we protect the privacy and freedoms of citizens. And we will keep our economy going strong through “smart border” agreements, our Container Security Initiative, the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and other programs that not only increase security across our borders, but improve efficiency and enhance trade.

6. 2004 DHS Budget The FY 04 is a 2% increase over FY 03
FY 04 budget is $30.4 billion
Budget Highlights:
$5.8 billion for customs and border protection
$4.6 billion for TSA
$4.2 billion for “first responders”
$6.8 billion for the Coast Guard
$890 million for the president’s “Project Bioshield” to develop and stockpile vaccines and treatments for chemical and biological weapons
$60 million to help civilian passenger jets evade shoulder-fired missiles

7. DHS Organization
DHS combines 22 federal agencies into four policy directorates:
Border and Transportation Security
ODP is under the BTS Directorate
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection
Science and Technology
The fifth directorate focuses on Management.
The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service and Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service exist as distinct entities.
The agencies that make up the Department encompass a range of skill sets and specialties. The Department of Homeland Security is divided into four policy directorates: Border and Transportation Security; Emergency Preparedness and Response; Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; and Science and Technology. A fifth directorate, management, will concentrate on management and budget issues.
Two vitally important organizations – the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Secret Service – will report directly to the Secretary. Their protective functions and special expertise add unique capabilities to the Department . In addition, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration will specialize in providing services to the immigrant community and will report directly to the Deputy Secretary.

8. DHS Organizational Chart
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Under Secretary
Science and Technology
Under Secretary Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection
Border & Transportation Security
Under Secretary Emergency Preparedness and Response
Management
Inspector General
Director of the
Secret Service
Commandant of
Coast Guard
Director, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (1)
General Counsel
State and Local Coordination
Special Assistant to the Secretary
(private sector)
National Capital Region Coordination
Shared Services
Citizenship & Immigration Service
Ombudsman
Legislative Affairs
Public Affairs
Civil Rights and
Civil Liberties
Chief of Staff
Privacy Officer
Executive Secretary
International Affairs
Counter Narcotics
Small & Disadvantaged
Business

9. Agencies Transferred Into the Border and Transportation Security Directorate
Office for Domestic Preparedness – transferred from DOJ (slated to move out of BTS and will be absorbed into the Office of State and Local Government Coordination, directly under the DHS Secretary)
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (TREAS)
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DOJ)
Transportation Security Administration (DOT)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (TREAS)
BTS is comprised of:
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection;
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement;
Transportation Security Administration;
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center;
Office of Domestic Preparedness;
The Homeland Security Act restructured INS, Customs and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service creating two new organizations:
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) was formed by combining inspectors from AQI program, INS inspection and customs and incorporates the border patrol. BCBP will focus on the movement of goods and people across our border. This consolidation allows the United States to present “one face” at the border to ensure consistent and thorough application of national immigration, customs and agricultural inspection laws.
Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was formed by combining the enforcement and investigation arms of Customs, INS, and the Federal Protective Service. ICE’s focus will be enforcing the full range of immigration and customs laws and investigating their violations both within the US and abroad.
Since its establishment just over a year ago, the Transportation Security Agency has met the Congressional deadlines for enhancing the security of our nation’s air transportation systems for the nearly 600 million commercial passengers who fly into, out of, or around the U.S. every year. They will continue to work in this important area in the future, while expanding their attention to include all modes of transportation such as railways, roadways, and pipeline transportation.
Located in Glynco, GA, FLETC’s organizational inclusion within BTS will facilitate greater “customer service” to the federal law enforcement officers in BICE, BCBP and TSA and ensure training consistency with the thousands of state and local law enforcement officers who receive FLETC’s training service.
And by having the state and local domestic preparedness grants managed out of BTS’ ODP, a unity of effort will be ensured between the state and local first responders and the nation’s federal first responders.

10. Agencies Transferred Into the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Strategic National Stockpile (HHS)
National Disaster Medical System (HHS)
Nuclear Incident Response Team (Energy)
Domestic Emergency Support Teams (DOJ)
FEMA
FEMA joins the department as a 2,500-person agency supplemented by more than 5,000 stand-by disaster reservists. It has a mission to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters and terrorist attacks.
DHS will consolidate incoming assets and response plans into one National Response Plan. The National Response Plan will be supported by a National Incident Management System that FEMA will maintain. This system will enhance the country’s response to terrorist attacks and natural disasters by creating an interoperable response among federal, state, and local authorities.
In addition, FEMA will bring several assets and capabilities to the Department including:
Strategic National Stockpile
DHS will ensure the availability and rapid deployment of life-saving pharmaceuticals, antidotes, other medical supplies, and equipment necessary to counter the effects of nerve agents, biological pathogens, and chemical agents. DHS will have the capability to immediately deploy the Stockpile to anywhere in the U.S. or its territories, in 12 hours or less, in the event of a terrorist attack using a biological toxin or chemical agent directed against a civilian population. The DHS will direct the Strategic National Stockpile during an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency. Prior to an event, DHS will oversee HHS’ management of the SNS to ensure its readiness to respond.
National Disaster Medical System
DHS will maintain National Disaster Medical Teams that will establish a single, integrated national medical response capability for assisting state and local authorities in dealing with the medical and health effects of major disasters and terrorist attacks.
The medical response component of the System consists of such response teams as Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams, Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams, National Medical Response Teams for WMD, an International Medical/Surgical Medical Response Team, and other Specialty Teams such as Burn, Pediatric, and Mental Health.  In addition, the NDMS has the capability to evacuate disaster victims to available participating civilian hospitals for definitive medical care.
Nuclear Incident Response Team
Radiological emergency response assets of DOE will be under the operational control of the Secretary of Homeland Security during an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency. Among the assets DHS will direct are the Nuclear Emergency Support Team, Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability, Radiological Assistance Program, and the Aerial Measuring System.
Domestic Emergency Support Team
DHS will direct this specialized interagency US Government team designed to expeditiously provide expert advice, guidance and support to the On-Scene Commander during a weapons of mass destruction incident or credible threat.
Incident Management Teams
Specially trained and equipped Incident Management Teams, located strategically within regions, created for rapid deployment to support management of large-scale and complex emergencies/disasters through subject matter expertise.
Urban Search-and-Rescue
Provides the ability to locate, rescue, and provide initial medical stabilization for victims trapped in confined spaces as the result of structural collapse. These teams are strategically located throughout the country.

11. Entities Transferred Into the Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate
Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office (DOC)
Federal Computer Incident Research Center (GSA)
National Communications System (DOD)
National Infrastructure Protection Center (FBI)
Office of Energy Assurance/National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (DOE)
The following agencies have folded into the IAIP Directorate. (list above) We are already at work with other Departments and agencies on long-term national protection plans for each sector of critical infrastructure -- ranging from transportation and energy to food and water to financial institutions and cyberspace. In fact, our first two plans - - the National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets, and the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace – have already been released, and are available to the public on our Department’s web site.

12. Programs Transferred Into the Science and Technology Directorate
CBRN Countermeasures Program (DOE)
Environmental Measurements Laboratory (DOE)
National Biological Warfare Defense Analysis Center (DOD)
Plum Island Animal Disease Center (USDA)
These transferred programs will provide the initial foundation for the Science and Technology Directorate to meet its objectives. Some of the most cutting-edge research in the nation is currently being done within these components. Research to not only treat Americans in the event of an attack but to also detect terrorist weapons and deter attacks from occurring in the first place.

13. Management Directorate
Budgeting, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting finance, procurement;
Human resources and personnel, including personnel security;
Information technology;
Facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources;
Identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department.
Key to the success of the Department overall is the wellbeing of our employees. There are seven offices within the Management Directorate to ensure DHS employees have the tools necessary to be successful. These offices are:
Chief Financial Officer, covering: Budget policy, Planning & execution; Financial management, policy, & accounting; Strategic planning, performance management; Internal oversight/audit liaison; Execution of credit card programs (purchase, travel, fleet).
Chief Procurement Officer, covering: Procurement policy within the Department.
Chief Human Capital Officer, covering: Strategic management of human capital; Policy guidance on the full range of Human Resource Management including the design of the new HR System, current personnel policies & practices, labor & employee relations; Liaison with OPM on DHS personnel appointments & issues; DHS staffing plans and detailee requests.
Chief Information Officer, covering: IT vision, mission, strategy & policy; Management of IT portfolio and investment & capital planning process; Compliance with appropriate legislation, statutes, orders, & regulations; Implementation & support of IT infrastructure & enterprise solutions; and oversight & coordination of IT initiatives across the department.
Chief Security Officer, covering: Personnel Security (clearances & background investigations); Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); Physical Security & Access Control of all DHS HQ facilities; Counterintelligence & Operational Security; and Investigations.
Chief Administration Officer, covering: Acquisition & management of real property, facilities management, mail services, motor pool, warehousing, & transportation initiatives; Inventory & control of personal property, OSHA, environment, energy management, fleet management, safety, publications & printing, directives management, GAO audit response management, records management, & FOIA responses; Electronic records management; Executive Service Center (central point of support for facility-related issues).
Strategic Initiative, covering: Identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department.

14. United States Secret Service (USSS)
Protect the President and other government leaders.
Plan, coordinate and implement security for designated national special security events (NSSE).
Protect U.S. currency from counterfeiters and safeguarding Americans from credit card fraud.
Emphasize prevention through protective intelligence and threat assessment.
Apply dual mission to protect nation’s key assets and critical infrastructure.
Established in 1865 to suppress counterfeit currency, the Secret Service mission has evolved to respond to the nation’s needs. The agency’s initial mandate was to protect the nation’s money supply during the civil war. Following the assassination of President McKinley in 1901, the Secret Service was given a new mission – protecting the President. Protection remains the primary mission of the Secret Service.
The agency is also responsible for the coordination of Federal counter-terrorism assets for events of national significance. When an event is designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service assumes its mandated role as the lead for the design and implementation of the operational security plan. The Secret Service has developed a core strategy of forming partnerships with law enforcement and other security and public safety officials to provide a safe and secure environment for protectees, the event participants and the general public.
A principle component of homeland security is economic security and the protection of our monetary and financial payment systems. As financial payment systems have evolved, so has our investigative mission. The Secret Service has developed new tools to combat the growing areas of cyber-terrorism, financial crime and computer fraud, including the widely respected Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program, and a network of Electronic Crimes Task Forces.
The protective and investigative missions of the Secret Service complement the operational parameters of each of the five directorates. The Service’s core philosophy of prevention mirrors that of the department. Like the Service, the new department will be prepared to respond to incidents and threats through anticipation, preparation, and prevention. The Secret Service will draw upon its unique experience and expertise to strengthen both our homeland security – including the protection of our elected leaders and national events – and economic security, by ensuring America’s financial stability and contributing to the protection of its key assets and critical infrastructures.

15. United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Maritime Homeland Security - Protect ports, waterways, & flow of commerce from terrorism - Secure maritime borders against illegal drugs, illegal aliens, firearms, & WMD
National Defense - Armed Service at all times - Port Operations, Security, and Defense - Ensure rapid deployment and re-supply of military assets - Force provider for National Military Commands (NORTHCOM, et al)
Protection of Natural Resources - Prevention and response to oil & hazardous material spills. - Protect against illegal fishing & destruction of natural resources
Maritime Mobility - Waterways Management, Ice-breaking, Aids to Navigation
Maritime Safety - Search & Rescue - Commercial & recreational boating safety
The United States Coast Guard’s homeland security mission is not new. It is more visible today than it was prior to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but it is just as important as when the Coast Guard first began protecting our national sovereignty 211 years ago. The five mission areas seen here all serve the department’s goals of preventing terrorist attacks, reducing vulnerability to attacks, and minimizing the damage from and recovering from attacks that do occur.
The CG maintains a clear vision and keen sense of vigilance while keeping watch for threats to our security and those who would do us harm.
The Coast Guard protects more than 361 ports and 95,000 miles of coastline, America’s longest border. The Coast Guard is well suited to provide homeland security thanks to its unique maritime, multi-mission, and military character. The Coast Guard is at once a warrior, a constable, a regulator, a life-saver, and an environmentalist. Each of these complimentary roles are vital to the security of the homeland.

16. Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS)
Immigrant and nonimmigrant sponsorship.
Adjustment of immigrant status.
Work authorization and other permits.
Naturalization of qualified applicants for citizenship.
Asylum or refugee processing.
Visa issuance to foreign nationals.
DHS eliminated the competing priorities that existed under the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) by separating services from enforcement. While Border and Transportation Security is responsible for enforcement of our nation's immigration laws, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services dedicates its full energies to providing efficient immigration services and streamline the transition to American citizenship.
The Bureau for Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), under DHS will continue the tradition of welcoming immigrants into the country by administering the above services. The Department will make certain that America continues to welcome visitors and those who seek opportunity within our shores while excluding terrorists and their supporters.
ADD SOMETHING ABOUT HOW BCIS WILL UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE A SAFER MORE SECURE IMMIGRATION PROCESS – SO WE KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR X WHILE MAKING A MORE SEAMLESS PROCESS FOR THEM
The Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Eduardo Aguirre, reports directly to the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.

17. Office of Private Sector Liaison
Create and foster strategic communication with the private sector
Advise the Secretary of the impact of Department policies on the private sector
Interface with Federal agencies that have Homeland Security missions to asses their impact on the private sector
Create and manage Private Sector Advisory Councils
Work with federal labs, research and development centers, and academia to develop innovative approaches and technology
Promote public-private partnerships to provide collaboration and mutual support
Develop and promote private sector best practices to secure critical infrastructure
The Office of Private Sector Liaison will provide America’s business community with a direct line of communication to the Department of Homeland Security. The office will work directly with individual businesses and through trade associations and other non-governmental organizations to foster dialogue between the private sector and the Department of Homeland Security on the full range of issues and challenges faced by America’s business sector in the post 9-11 world.
Create and foster strategic communication with the Private Sector
The Department will work with the private sector to create strategic goals which include the sharing of information and suggested security measures for industry. Conference calls from DHS principals to discuss ongoing questions and concerns are also a regular part of this outreach effort.
Advise the Secretary on the impact of Department policies on the Private Sector
Interface with Federal agencies with Homeland Security missions to assess their impact on the Private Sector
Private Sector Liaison will work with the 22 agencies that have merged into DHS as well as other federal agencies to ensure that the overall economic security of the United States is not diminished by efforts aimed at securing the homeland.
Create and Manage Private Sector Advisory Councils
This charge will bring forth expertise, in an advisory role, to the Secretary and the Office of Private Sector Liaison with respect to products, applications, and solutions that private entities create and maintain. In order to do what?
Also, the Private Sector Liaison office will work in concert with these councils on doing what to policies, regulations, processes, and actions that affect the private sector.
Work with Federal labs, Research and Development Centers, Academia to develop innovative approaches and technology.
The private sector has the expertise to develop and produce many of the technologies, devices, and systems needed to secure the homeland.
The Office of Private Sector Liaison, along with Science & Technology Directorate will work to harness the innovation and ingenuity of these organizations.
Promote public-private partnerships to provide collaboration and mutual support
Private industry possesses the specific capabilities to provide proven best practices to government for better solutions. The Office of Private Sector Liaison, in collaboration with other directorates within DHS, will look for these partnerships to improve business practices to help secure the homeland.
Develop and promote Private Sector best practices to secure critical infrastructure
Business and government will work together to protect critical infrastructure assets by sharing industry and government solutions to better secure America’s critical infrastructure.

18. Office of State and Local Government Coordination
Serve as single point of integration for oversight and coordination of departmental programs for, and relationships with, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments.
Position the Department to provide coordinated, integrated support to territorial, tribal, state, and local governments.
Utilize state and local knowledge about their communities to help secure the homeland.
Share relevant information with state and local entities positioned to act on it.
Help build resilient communities and support local economic recovery in the event of a major incident.
Identify homeland-security-related activities that are most efficiently accomplished at the federal, state, local or regional level.
The Office of State and Local Government Coordination was established to serve as a single portal for oversight and coordination of Departmental programs that impact state, territorial, tribal and local government. The Department has brought together many organizations with a long history of interaction with and support to state and local government organizations and associations, and we are working hard to consolidate and coordinate that support. Key activities of the office currently include:
Coordinating with the directorates to (1) better understand their relationships with state and local government and (2) determine how the Office of State and Local Coordination can best add value to their mission as well as across the entire Department.
Providing guidance to the four main pillars in order to map current relationships and programs and to develop a process for department-wide coordination.
Establishing strong relationships and coordinating with non-DHS agencies that have a role in homeland security and are supporting state and local officials (e.g., FBI, CIA, NSA, DoD, DoJ, HHS, EPA, Interior, etc.).
Building relationships with and supporting homeland security-related activities of all major state and local government organizations and associations. For example:
State – Nat’l Gov Association; Nat’l Council of State Legislators; Council of State Governments
Local – US Conference of Mayors; Nat’l Assoc. of Counties; Nat’l League of Cities; Internat’l City/County Mgmt. Assoc.
Public Safety – Fraternal Order of Police; Internat’l Assoc. of Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs; Nat’l Emergency Mgmt Assoc.; International Assoc. Of Emergency Managers, etc.
Tribal – National Congress of American Indians, Tribal Governments (Navajo Nation, for example )
Building relationships with and supporting homeland security-related activities of all states, territories and major local jurisdictions around the country.
States & Territories
Local (includes county and regional)
Public Safety (police, fire, emergency management)
Public Health
Tribal
Working with DHS Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and OGC to develop a public affairs toolbox to assist state, territorial, tribal and local officials in managing public expectations regarding homeland security during both crisis and peacetime.
Providing 24x7 support to state, territorial, tribal and local government through the Homeland Security Operations Center.
Phone: (202) ;
ODP will be combined with this office

19. Office of International Affairs
Promote information and education exchange with nations friendly to the United States in order to promote sharing of best practices and technologies relating to homeland security.
Identify areas for homeland security information and training exchange where the United States has a demonstrated weakness and another friendly nation or nations have a demonstrated expertise.
Plan and undertake international conferences, exchange programs, and training activities.
Manage international activities within the Department in coordination with other Federal officials with responsibility for counter-terrorism matters.
Talking points to be developed by CR

20. FAQ: What is the Homeland Security Advisory System?

21. FAQ: Where is DHS Located?
DHS headquarters is currently located at the Nebraska Avenue Center (NAC) in Northwest Washington, D.C.
The NAC is a United States Navy facility which provides secure connectivity.
Headquarters for the new Department will remain at the NAC for at least a period of several months.
The vast majority of incoming DHS employees based in the Washington, D.C. area will continue to work at their current locations.
The headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security is currently located at the Nebraska Avenue Center or NAC in Washington D.C. The NAC is a highly secure Navy facility that provides secure connectivity. The NAC has long served as a key facility for monitoring incidents that pose potential threats to homeland security.
While the Department’s headquarters will be at the NAC, the vast majority of incoming DHS employees based in the Washington area will continue to work from their current locations.

22. FAQ: How do I contact the Department of Homeland Security?
(main line)
(main fax)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
Attn: Division/Name of Employee
If you would like to contact us, please call To learn more about the new agency, log onto our website at
Correspondence should be mailed to:
The Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC
Attn: Division/Directorate and name of employee
Packages and deliveries should be sent to:
Via: Remote Delivery Site (RDS)
245 Murray Drive, Building 410
Washington, DC
Thank you!

23. Office for Domestic Preparedness

24. ODP Overview ODP Background ODP Programs
Assessments and Homeland Security Strategies
Current Grant Resources
ODP Program Guidance/Requirements
Questions/Discussion

25. ODP Background
1997: Terrorism related projects are funded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs (OJP, USDOJ).
April 1998: ODP is created and established as part of OJP.
September 11, 2001: Terrorists attack America.
October 8, 2001: President George W. Bush creates White House Office of Homeland Security.
June 2002: President George W. Bush introduces to Congress his proposal for a new Department.
November 2002: Congress passes the Homeland Security Bill.
November 25, 2002: President Bush signs the Homeland Security Act into law.
January 24, 2003: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is born.
March 1, 2003: ODP transfers to DHS from OJP
Gaps were revealed by the devastating attacks of September 11, “We face new threats,” President Bush told the nation, “and therefore we need new defenses for our country.”
In response, the President created something new: a Cabinet-level Office of Homeland Security at the White House. In the words of his Executive Order, this new Office was designed to “develop and coordinate” a “comprehensive national strategy” to secure the homeland. To lead this effort, he chose a trusted and capable public servant, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge.
In June of 2002, the White House took the next step and asked Congress to create a Department of Homeland Security. The objective of the new Department was to unify the efforts of nearly two dozen agencies, bringing homeland security under one roof and one chain of command. The President sought to make the Department as effective and accountable as possible. In particular it was important that the Department have the authority to put the right people in the right place at the right time to meet the latest threat.
In November of 2002, Congress passed a bill creating the Department of Homeland Security and President Bush signed it into law on November 25th.We have been working ever since to build this new Department. And on March 1st, most of the affected agencies joined the Department of Homeland Security. It is the largest and most significant transformation of American government since the Truman Administration.

26. ODP Mission
Effective March 1, 2003, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 transferred ODP to the Border and Transportation Security Directorate within DHS. (Pending transfer to the Office of State and Local Government Coordination)
“The primary responsibility within the executive branch of Government for the preparedness of the United States for acts of terrorism.”
– Sec 430, HLS Act of 2002
Prevention, response to, and recovery from incidents of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) weapons and cyber attacks

27. ODP Funding History (millions)
FY 97 - $5.0
FY 98 - $21.0
FY 99 - $127.0
FY 00 - $112.0
FY 01 - $184.88
FY 02 - $650.99
FY 03 - $3,223.5
FY 04 - $4,013.2*
*Also manages over $700 M transferred from FEMA

28. ODP FY04 Appropriations
Grants to states and Territories: $1,675,058,500
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention: $497,050,000
Urban Areas Security Initiative: $720,722,500
Citizen Corps: $34,793,500
NDPC: $134,203,500
Technical Assistance: $29,823,000
National Exercise and Evaluation Program: $49,705,000
Competitive Training Grants: $59,646,000
Equipment and Testing: $16,899,700
Management and Administration: $29,823,000

29. ODP Accomplishments
ODP provides planning and equipment grants, training, exercises, technical assistance, and other resources to state and local emergency responders. Since 1998, ODP has:
Trained more than 400,000 emergency first responders
Conducted over 369 combating terrorism exercises, including the Top Officials (TOPOFF) exercise series
Made available over $6.6 billion in homeland security funding for equipment acquisitions, training, exercises and planning

30. ODP Program Approach
Work with State Administrative Agency designated by Governor
State Homeland Security Strategy Program
Identify state and local capabilities and needs through threat/vulnerability/needs assessments
Develop multi-year preparedness plans
State Assistance Plans
Created from strategies as blueprint for the utilization of federal, state, and local resources to meet preparedness needs
Distribution of ODP services
Tailored services based on identified needs

31. ODP Responsibilities
The Homeland Security Act assigns eight expanded responsibilities to ODP:
Incorporate the national strategy into planning guidance.
Support risk analysis and risk management activities.
Direct and supervise federal terrorism preparedness grant programs.
Coordinate preparedness efforts.
Provide training for federal, state and local agencies and international entities.
Coordinate and consolidate communications relating to homeland security.
Cooperate closely with FEMA.
Consolidate terrorism related elements of FEMA’s Office of National Preparedness.

32. ODP Equipment Program
ODP provides assistance to state and local agencies with specialized response equipment:
Formula grants for equipment acquisition.
Grant Assistance Program (GAP).
Equipment Purchase Assistance Program.
Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse (HDER) Program.
Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program (DPETAP).
Pre-Positioned Equipment Program (PEP).
Transferred to FEMA in 2004

33. ODP Equipment Program
States may purchase first responder equipment in the following categories:
Personal Protective Equipment
Detection Equipment
Decontamination Equipment
Interoperable Communications Equipment
Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment
Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment
Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
Medical Supplies/Pharmaceuticals
CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment
CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles
CBRNE Search and Rescue Equipment
CBRNE Reference Materials

34. ODP Equipment Program Eligible First Responder Disciplines
Law Enforcement
Fire Service
Hazardous Materials
Public Works
Emergency Management
Governmental Administrative
Public Safety Communications
Health Care
Public Health
Emergency Medical Services

35. ODP Training Program
ODP provides comprehensive combating terrorism training based on accepted professional standards.
In FY03, ODP initiated:
Training grants to institutionalize awareness-level training at the state level.
The Naval Post Graduate School Homeland Security Masters Degree Program.
A Performance-Based Training, Exercise and Evaluation Management System.

36. ODP Exercise Program
ODP provides expert assistance in design, development, conduct and evaluation of combating terrorism exercises, and involves:
Grant funding for state exercise programs.
A National Exercise Program, including the TOPOFF Exercise Series and the National Special Security Event Exercise Program.
Coordination with federal, state and local partners to implement a performance and threat-based, peer evaluated national homeland security exercise program.

37. ODP Technical Assistance Program
ODP provides tailored expert assistance to the Homeland Security community in combating terrorism, including:
Support for State Homeland Security Strategy development and conduct of assessments.
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) / Helpline, and homeland security information resources.
Support to key public sector associations.
Support to meet specific requests outside of training, exercise, and equipment support.
Support Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program.
Support Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program.

38. ODP Domestic Equipment Technical Assistance Program (DPETAP)
Provide over $42 million to support DPETAP
Assists emergency first responders to better select, operate, and maintain their radiological, chemical and biological detection and response equipment by providing nationwide training courses and technical assistance, at no cost to the jurisdiction
Provide on‑site training and TA on detection, decontamination, advanced radiation, and Personal Protective Equipment, at no cost to the jurisdiction
ODP has developed the Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse (HDER) Program
HDER provides surplus and rehabilitated radiological detection instrumentation and other equipment to emergency first responder agencies nationwide, at no cost
DPETAP provides nationwide training and TA, at no cost to jurisdictions, on the operation and maintenance of radiation detection equipment

39. Assessments & Homeland Security Strategies

40. State Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy Process
Purpose as an emergency preparedness planning tool
Develops baseline for capabilities and needs
Formulates comprehensive strategies
Assists states and federal government with targeting resources and refining existing programs
Process initiated in FY 1999 for 56 states and territories
Program Components
Assessments
State Homeland Security Strategy
State Assistance Plan
Grant funding support
Over $2,927,624,500 in FY 04
States must subgrant no less than 80% of its total grant award to local jurisdictions
Authorized Program Expenditures: Critical Infrastructure Protection and First Responder Preparedness (Equipment, Exercises, Training, Planning and Administrative)

41. Statewide Homeland Security Strategy
A strategy for the state's homeland security needs based on risk and threat assessment data
Each strategy includes specific homeland security goals and objectives addressing topics such as:
Prevention
Response
Recovery
Strategy must be submitted for a state to receive grant funding in FY 2004

42. FY 03 Strategy Planning Process
Analysis of jurisdictional assessments
Prioritization of needs
Prevention, response, and recovery goals
Objectives
Planning
Organization
Equipment
Training
Exercise

43. Strategic Planning Process Overview
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
State Assistance
Plan
Statewide Homeland
Security Strategy
Assessments
Conducted at the state and local level
Created at the state level
Created by ODP in concert with the state
State uses strategy to identify & allocate all HS resources
END RESULT = Appropriately allocated emergency preparedness resources

44. Agricultural Vulnerability Assessment
Assessment Overview
Statewide
Homeland
Security
Strategy
Risk Assessment
Needs Assessment
Planning Factors
CBRNE Scenarios
Required
Capabilities
Current
Capabilities
Threat
Assessment
Vulnerability
Assessment
Agricultural Vulnerability Assessment
Shortfalls or “Gaps”

45. State Assistance Plan
ODP uses the submitted strategy and assessment data to tailor and formulate a State Assistance Plan (SAP) for each state.
A SAP is a blueprint and work plan for the delivery of ODP training, exercise, technical assistance, equipment services, and other federal resources.

46. Current Grant Resources

47. ODP FY 04 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Overview
3 grants totaling approximately $2.2B:
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – provide planning, equipment, training, exercise, management and administration funds to enhance the capability of State and local units of governments to prevent, deter, respond to, and recover from incidents of terrorism ($1.675B)
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) – provide planning, organization equipment, training, exercise, management and administration funds for law enforcement communities to enhance capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting and preventing acts of terrorism ($497M)
Citizen Corps Program (CCP) – provide planning, public education/outreach, training, exercise, equipment, volunteer programs, management and administration funds to support Citizen Corps Council programs and activities ($34.7M)

48. ODP FY 04 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Overview
2 grants totaling approximately $720M:
Urban Areas Grant – provide planning, exercise, training, equipment, management and administration funds to address the unique equipment, training, planning and exercise needs of large high threat urban areas ($671M)
Mass Transit Grant – planning, exercise, training, equipment, management and administration funds to address security needs at high risk critical infrastructure facilities and promote comprehensive regional planning and coordination ($49.7M)
FY04 participants
50 urban areas - determined by formula using a combination of current threat estimates, critical assets with the urban area, and population density
30 mass transit agencies

49. Sample ODP FY 04 SHSP and UASI Equipment Categories
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment
CBRNE Search and Rescue Equipment
Interoperable Communications
Detection Equipment
Decontamination Equipment
Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment*
CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment
*Allows for purchase of Geographic Information System information technology, software, and GIS plotter software and printers

50. Sample ODP FY 04 SHSP and LETPP Planning Categories
Establishment or enhancement of mutual aid agreements
Development or enhancement of emergency operations plans and operating procedures
Development of terrorism prevention/deterrence plans
Development or enhancement of response and recovery plans
Development or enhancement of cyber security plans
Development of and participation in information/ intelligence sharing groups
Point vulnerability analyses and assessments
Development and review of site security buffer zone plans
Soft target security planning (public gatherings)
Updating and refining threat matrices

51. ODP Program Guidance/Requirements

52. ODP FY 04 Program Guidance/Requirements
All SCBAs must meet standards established by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Grant recipients must purchase protective ensembles as compliant with various National Fire Protection Association standards
Improved emergency preparedness and response interoperability
All new or upgraded radio systems and new radio equipment should be compatible with a suite of standards called ANSI/TIA/EIAA-102 Phase I (Project 25).
Grantees utilizing ODP program funds to build, upgrade, enhance, or replace communications systems should develop a comprehensive interoperable communications plan

53. Interoperable Communications Plans Guidance
Plans should address building, upgrading, replacing, and maintaining public safety communications systems, training staff, and managing projects
Examples of considerations when developing a communications plan:
Operational
Topography/terrain of agency
Structures where agency operates
Patches
Dispatch process
Interoperability
Regional, multi-jurisdictional, statewide systems
Project 25 suite of standards
XML standards (DATA)
Scalability
Security Requirements

54. Prevention and Deterrence
ODP conducts focus groups with subject matter experts representing law enforcement, public heath and other public safety/first responder organizations from around the country.
ODP has developed a prevention and deterrence strategy based on the combined info from the focus groups.
The Prevention and Deterrence Program was allocated $500 million in the FY04 Budget.

55. Summary
ODP delivers its programs based on state and locally determined requirements.
State Homeland Security Strategies
WMD Preparedness Programs
Equipment Grants
Training
Exercises
Technical Assistance
State of the art training facilities
Live agent training
Result oriented outcomes

56. Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk
QUESTIONS?
Jeffrey R. Hall or
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk