2010 HIGH ALERT (NATION)/HIGH (Airlines) February 3, 2010 - US Department of Homeland Security (Preparedness & Response)

CURRENT SECURITY LEVEL AT HIGH for airlines!!
The rest of the nation remains at "ELEVATED."

Preparedness & Response

In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort. The department assumes primary responsibility for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation.

Ready.gov

Find emergency preparedness resources, including special information for pet owners, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities and special needs. Ready.gov also provides increased state and local information you can learn about the types of emergencies more likely to occur in your area and the plans that have been established to deal with these emergencies. Go to Ready.gov.

First Responders

The first responders of this nation put themselves on the line every day to protect and help our communities. Properly trained and equipped first responders have the greatest potential to save lives after any disaster. To Read More see website!

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Private Sector Office
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0876.shtm

Policy Directorate >> Organization >> Private Sector Office

The Private Sector Office is part of the Office of Policy.

The Private Sector Office:

* Engages individual businesses, trade associations and other non-governmental organizations to foster dialogue with the Department.
* Advises the Secretary on prospective policies and regulations and in many cases on their economic impact.
* Promotes public-private partnerships and best practices to improve the nation’s homeland security.
* Promotes Department policies to the private sector.

Leadership

The Private Sector Office is headed by Assistant Secretary Al Martinez-Fonts

More about the Private Sector Office >>
Contact

Private Sector Office
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
202-282-8484
private.sector@dhs.gov
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State Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Links to homeland security and public safety web sites from the states and the District of Columbia. NATIONAL LINKS: http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/resources/editorial_0306.shtm