COMBATING TERRORISM: Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
Abstract
This report discusses issues critical to successful federal leadership of, assistance to, and partnerships with state and local governments in the area of preparedness for terrorist events. Federal, state, and local governments have a shared responsibility in preparing for catastrophic terrorist attacks. But the initial responsibility falls upon local governments and their organizations such as police, fire departments, emergency medical personnel, and public health agencies which will almost invariably be the first responders to such an occurrence. For its part, the federal government historically has principally provided leadership, training, and funding assistance. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, for instance, about one-quarter of the $40 billion Emergency Response Fund was dedicated to homeland security, including funds to enhance state and local government preparedness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 22, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA400325
Entities
People
- Paul L. Posner
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office