Department of Homeland Security : State and Local Preparedness Issues.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disasters.

Federal government.

Vocational education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (19 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2002.

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Summary:

Examines issues related to State and local government preparedness for potential terrorist attacks, in the context of proposals to establish a Department of Homeland Security that would have responsibilities to coordinate activities with, and provide assistance to, State and local governments to ensure adequate preparedness. Discusses issues affecting State and local governments, including setting standards and evaluating State and local preparedness, State and local first responder training programs, and preparedness for natural disasters.

Notes:

CRS Report.

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Department of Homeland Security: State and Local Preparedness Issues

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