1. Mayoral Seminar for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Terrorism Incident Preparedness Fort Collins, Colorado November 21, 2002

2. Introductions Host Mayor The Honorable Ray Martinez

3. Domestic Preparedness Strategic Planning Model Risk Assessment Goals & Objectives Measurements Implementation Plan Actual Performance Planned Performance Domestic Preparedness Strategy Visio n R&A Threat Assessment Public Health Assessment Vulnerability Assessment Required Capabilities Current Capabilities Shortfalls or “Gaps” Needs Assessment WMD (CBRNE) Scenario(s)

4. Regional Attendees Ray Martinez, Mayor of Fort Collins Linda Measner, Mayor of Milliken Stanley Cass, Mayor of Ault John Baudek, Mayor of Estes Park

5.  Chemical  Biological  Radiological  Nuclear  Explosive Weapons of Mass Destruction CBRNE Note: WMD threshold types/quantities are covered in various Titles/Sections of the United States Code (USC) (primarily Title 18)

6.  “Dual use” approach (“Double Green Stamps”)  WMD capabilities = other uses  Chemical = HazMat accidents  Biological = naturally emerging diseases  Explosives = bomb threats  Radiological = accidental radiological releases  WMD/terrorism & natural disaster similarities and differences Leveraging Preparedness

7.  Low probability/high consequence  History - past incidents on U.S. soil  However, it’s not a matter of if…  Challenge is attaining prudent balance  Elected officials’ ultimate accountability  Initial 24 hours critical; decisions/actions Initial Thoughts Complacency Paranoia

8. Bottom Line Normally, elected officials “set the tone” and direction in the community for WMD/terrorism incident preparedness; elected official leadership before, during, and after an incident can make a difference!