1. Seminar 3 Homeland Security Civilians Terrorism v. Disaster
Homeland Security Act 2002

2. Seminar 3 Homeland Security Act 2002/DHS
Terrorism and DHS- local or federal?
HAZMAT v. CBRNE
Federal Involvement in CBRNE

3. Homeland Security Act 2002
(a) Establishment. - "There is established a Department of Homeland Security, as an executive department of the United States within the meaning of title 5, United States Code.
(b) Mission
(1) In General. - The primary mission of the Department is to
(A) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States;
(B) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to
terrorism; and
(C) minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from
terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States."

4. Organization of the Act
The Act establishing 7 major functions-
Info analysis and infrastructure protection
Procurement, advance science and technology
Border and transportation security
Emergency preparedness and response
Government coordination
National Homeland Security Council
Information security
Which of the Five Directorates under the Department of Homeland Security are most important in your view and why?
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The five directorates are
Border and Transportation BTS
Emergency Preparedness and Response EP&R
Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection IAIP
Science and Technology S&T
Office of Management

5. DHS Combines 22 existing and separate federal agencies, including- INS
Secret Service
Customs
FEMA
Border Patrol
Which of the Five Directorates under the Department of Homeland Security are most important in your view and why?
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6. DHS Employment

8. DHS Six-point Agenda 2006
Increase overall preparedness, particularly for catastrophic events
Create better transportation security systems to move people and cargo more securely and efficiently
Strengthen border security and interior enforcement and reform immigration processes;
Enhance information sharing with our partners
Improve DHS financial management, human resource development, procurement and information technology
Realign the DHS organization to maximize mission performance.
A six-point agenda for the Department of Homeland Security was developed and announced in July 2005, by Secretary Chertoff to ensure that the Department's policies, operations, and structures are aligned in the best way to address the potential threats – both present and future – that face our nation. The six-point agenda is structured to guide the department in the near term and result in changes that will:
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9. Why was a reorganization of federal entities necessary under the Homeland Security Act of 2002?
What did we gain?
What did we lose?
Should FEMA be part of DHS?
Should Immigration be part of DHS?
Talk about immigration guy who took terrorist to Jordan.

10. Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs)
Management of Domestic Incidents
HSPD-8
National Preparedness
Mandates
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 10

11. NRF Emphasizes Partnerships
Federal Government Last Resort!
State Government Provides Support
Local Government First Response!
Anyone know what NRF stands for?
National Response Framework
It emphasizes partnerships. What this is saying is We should all work together.
The National Response Framework presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies - from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. The Framework establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response.
Considering that terrorist acts are prone to happen in local jurisdictions, do you still feel it is important to maintain a separation the keeps federal involvement out of local crime issues?  Why or why not?
An effective, unified national response requires layered mutually supporting capabilities.
Response to an incident is a shared responsibility of governments at all levels, including:
Local and Tribal Governments. The responsibility for responding to incidents, both natural and manmade, begins at the local level.
States and Territorial Governments. States and territorial governments have responsibility for the public health and welfare of the people in their jurisdiction. During response, States play a key role coordinating resources and capabilities from across the State and obtaining resources and capabilities from other States.
Federal Government. When an incident occurs that exceeds or is anticipated to exceed State, tribal, or local resources, the Federal Government may provide resources and capabilities to support the State response.
Effective response requires that partnerships with:
Individuals and Households. Individuals and households can contribute by reducing hazards in and around their homes, preparing an emergency supply kit and household emergency plan, and monitoring emergency communications carefully.
Private Sector. The private sector plays a key role before, during, and after an incident. First, they must provide for the welfare and protection of their employees in the workplace. Many private-sector organizations are responsible for operating and maintaining portions of the Nation’s critical infrastructure.
Nongovernmental Organizations. NGOs play an important roles before, during, and after an incident. For example, NGOs provide sheltering, emergency food supplies, counseling services, and other vital support services to support response and promote the recovery of disaster victims. These groups often provide specialized services that help individuals with special needs, including those with disabilities.
Individuals and Households
Private Sector
Nongovernmental Organizations

12. www.ready.gov Has anyone ever looked at this site?
This site gives you a guideline for preparing an emergency kit.
Does anyone have an emergency kit? Not the one in your car! One for the home.
This site also talks about a family communication plan.
Do you have a family plan in place?
This is something you should discuss especially with extended family that does not live in your house. Better to have a plan in place in case cell towers are shut down.

13. HAZMAT v. CBRNE
What considerations are unique to a response to a terrorist attack that are not involved in a disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.) response?
What considerations are unique to a response to a terrorist attack that are not involved in a disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.) response?
C- chemical
B- biological
R- Radiological
N- Nuclear
E- high yield Explosives and Equipment
Things and places that keep you safe during natural disasters may not work during a terrorist attack

14. 911 Center L.A. County Fire Department
Course Title
Notification Phase
Begins with recognition that an incident has or is about to occur
Ends with the initiation of incident management procedures
911 Center L.A. County Fire Department

15. Notification Phase Actions
Ensure responders operate from a safe distance
Ensure all awareness level actions have been properly implemented
Gather critical information on incident and communicate
Ensure safe incident management activities have been implemented

16. FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team at World Trade Center
Course Title
Response Phase
Begins with incident management
Ends with removal of the last living victims from the hazard area
Challenges:
Site security
Victim rescue
Agent identification
Emergency decontamination of people
Evidence preservation
Multiple devices
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team at World Trade Center

17. Response Phase Actions (continued)
First aid
First aid to decontaminated victims
Triage, treatment, transport
Assist HazMat team with technical decontamination
Defensive control
Multiple devices and perpetrators
Evidence preservation
Technical Decontamination
www. ftmeade.army.mil

18. Response Phase Actions
Position equipment
Isolate area
Hot zone
Warm zone
Cold zone
Protect self (PPE)
Segregate casualties/victims
Walking
Non-ambulatory
Rescue
HOT
Warm
Cold

19. Recovery Phase
Begins when the scene is stabilized, and the last living victim is transported to a medical facility
Ends with completion of the contamination survey
Challenges
Link up with state and federal authorities
Evidence collection
Re-establishment of essential services
Decontamination of essential equipment

20. Restoration Phase Begins with completion of the contamination survey
Ends with complete hazard remediation
Emphasis on elimination of contamination and site restoration

21. Recovery/Restoration Phase Actions
Within PPE limitations
Support/operate the decontamination requirements
Support/operate the equipment decontamination site
Provide medical support
Post-incident medical assessment and follow-up
Continue scene control
Personal Protection Equipment

22. HAZMAT of CBRNE ? C- chemical B- biological R- Radiological N- Nuclear
E- high yield Explosives and Equipment

23. HazMat Incident Versus CBRNE Incident
HazMat CBRNE
Deliberate attack
Supertoxic material
Early hazard identification
Mass casualties
Many fatalities
Mass decontamination

24. HazMat Incident Versus CBRNE Incident (continued)
Unusual risk to emergency responders and civilians
Incident scene and evidence preservation
Major interaction/coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
HazMat CBRNE

25. HazMat Incident Versus CBRNE Incident (continued)
HazMat CBRNE
Scene communication overload
Mass Chaos and hysteria
Resources immediately overwhelmed
Multiple devices designed to kill
Pre-incident indicators

26. Firefighters on WTC Scene September 11, 2001
RAIN
Recognize the hazard/threat
Avoid the hazard/become contaminated/injured
Isolate the hazard
Notify the appropriate support
Firefighters on WTC Scene September 11, 2001
Associated Press

27. Role of Federal Agencies at CBRNE Incident
Department of Homeland Security
Lead agency for coordination of all aspects of federal response during CBRNE event
Department of Justice
Preventing and investigation terrorist incidents
DHS Emblem
DOJ Emblem

28. Role of Federal Agencies at CBRNE Incident (continued)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Promotes effective response by federal agencies at the national level and at scene of incident
Environmental Protection Agency
Provides technical support to the lead federal agency, typically monitoring and assessing chemical, biological, and radiological threats
FEMA Emblem
EPA Emblem

29. Role of Federal Agencies at CBRNE Incident (continued)
Department of Health and Human Services
Assist states in building strong network of protection and response capability for persons with health and medical problems during emergencies Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Assist in the prediction of atmospheric releases of nuclear, chemical, or biological hazardous material incidents
HHS Emblem
DOE Emblem

30. What do you think?
What do you feel is the greatest utilization of civilians to either combat or respond to terrorism?
Do you feel citizens of the United States have currently relaxed too much considering the ongoing threat of terrorism?
John Kingdon theorized that a political impetus to strengthen homeland security was missing prior to September 11th, 2001 (see page 98 of the text). 
Do you feel citizens of the United States have currently relaxed too much considering the ongoing threat of terrorism?

31. Questions?