Transcript Homeland Security in Iowa

Homeland Security in Iowa
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Current Information and Update
Homeland Security Defined (Reminder)
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A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist
attacks within the United States, reduce
America’s vulnerabilities to terrorism and to
minimize the damage and recover from
attacks that do occur.
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National Strategy for Homeland Security
Detection
Protection
Prevention
The Mission . . . . (HLSEM)
The Domestic Preparedness and Homeland Security
mission is to develop and coordinate the
implementation of a comprehensive state strategy to
secure the State of Iowa from terrorist threats or
attacks. The division (HLSEM) will coordinate the
executive branch’s efforts to detect, prepare for,
prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover
from terrorist attacks within the State of Iowa
Governor Tom Vilsack, October 2001
Understanding the Threat . . .
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Greatest Fear:
A coordinated multi-dimensional attack
(conventional, biological, radiological,
cyber) calculated to achieve cascading
effects that overload our capacity to
respond.
Homeland Security: Hot Topics
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National Preparedness Goal
Critical Asset Protection Planning
Buffer Zone Protection Planning
National Infrastructure Protection Planning
Homeland Security Strategy
Continuity of Operations/Continuity of
Government
NIMS/NRP/HSPD 8 IED
National Preparedness Goal
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Most Recent Update: March 31
Goal:
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“To achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the
Nation to collaborate in successfully preventing
terrorist attacks on the homeland, and rapidly and
effectively responding to and recovering from any
terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency
that does occur to minimize the impact on lives,
property and the economy.”
National Preparedness Goal
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Mandated by HSPD 8, Contains 7 elements
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Expand Regional Collaboration
Implement NIMS and the NRP
Implement NIPP
Strengthen Info Sharing and Collaboration
Strengthen CBRNE Detection Capabilities
Strengthen Interoperable Communications
Strengthen Medical Surge Capacity
National Preparedness Goal
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“Preparedness will be achieved by reaching risk
based target level capability, and sustained by
measuring readiness and directing resources to areas
of greatest risk and need.” (May not be Iowa)
Key words:
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Target Level Capability (To what standard)
Sustainment (Ability to continue efforts)
Measuring Readiness (Assessments)
Redirecting Resources to Greatest Need (At all levels)
Critical Asset Protection Planning
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How many of you are engaged in CAPP?
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The Critical Asset Protection Plan is a tool
that will be used to enhance the security
and mitigate the risks to the identified
assets and ensure that we are better
prepared to protect those critical assets
and services that are important to the
welfare of Iowans.
Critical Asset Protection Planning
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Generally accomplished by using a standard or
Model.
Involves some components of: Visibility,
Criticality, Vulnerability, Value, Accessibility,
Recognizability and/or other factors followed by
some Threat Analysis.
Considered to be primarily “Inside the Fence”
Majority of “Assets” in Iowa belong to the
Private Sector
Buffer Zone Protection Planning
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Define BZ outside security perimeter
Identify specific threat and vulnerabilities
Recommend measures to reduce risk
Outline Command and Control structure
Identify and implement appropriate protective
measures for each “Threat Level” of the HSAS
Designed to Reduce Vulnerabilities and Protect
the Asset.
Buffer Zone Protection Planning
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Outside the Fence
Primary Law Enforcement, may impact other
responders
Confusion between “program” and “concept”
Connection of BZPP to CAPP
Connection of BZPP to HSAS
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
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Focused on the prevention/protection of 17 critical
sectors.
Considers threat, vulnerabilities and consequences
when prioritizing protective measures.
Must consider “Sector Inter-dependencies”
DHS identified Sector Specific Agencies (SAA) to
coordinate activities within sectors
One of our “Focus Areas” in next 24 months.
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
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Goals:
– Protect against plausible and specific
threats.
– Long term reduction of vulnerabilities
– Maximize efficient use of resources
– Build partnerships at all levels
– Continuously track and improve
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
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Two Pronged Program Implementation
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A. Vulnerability Reduction
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overall preparedness
B. Threat-Initiated Actions
 Protective
actions based upon threat
National Infrastructure Protection Plan
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Relationship to:
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National Preparedness Goal
Critical Asset Protection Planning
Buffer Zone Protection Planning
Homeland Security Advisory System
Homeland Security Strategy
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Designed to provide strategic direction in our HLS
efforts.
Broken into 20 primary “Goal” areas
State Administrative Agent and HLS Advisor to the
Governor’s direction for “all” Federal HLS funds.
Takes National Strategy and highlights Iowa’s
engagement in achieving objectives.
At least 60% of implementation involves Private Sector
Partnering
COOP/COG
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Fundamental concept of CAPP, BZPP, and
NIPP.
Significance of Interdependencies
Vision: State that is safe, secure and
sustainable.
Your COOP affects all of our COG
NIMS/NRP/HSPD 8 IED
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NIMS: ICS, Scenarios, Universal Task List,
Task Capabilities List, Resource Typing, Mutual
Aid. (HSPD 8)
NRP: 15 Emergency Support Functions, Joint
Operations Centers, Multi-Agency
Coordination, Public Information.
HSPD 8 IED: Prevention, Protection,
Detection, Response and Recovery from
Improvised Explosive Device in Urban setting.
Guiding Principles
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Build upon existing systems with all hazards approach.
Priorities should be risk based and be based on
measurable performance.
All encompassing: Awareness, prevention, protection,
preparedness, response and recovery.
Should include psychological preparedness.
Work to achieve sustainability of programs.
Guiding Principles
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Vision should be institutionalized and sustained
over time.
Must be responsive and allow for change
Has to involve public officials and private
sector partners.
Shall include process for strategic
communication and community involvement.
Must preserve civil liberties.
Questions?
Homeland Security in Iowa
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Web Site: www.iowahomelandsecurity.org
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[email protected]
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Phone: 515-281-3231
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National Preparedness Goal
Homeland Security Strategy