HOMELAND SECURITY: Management of First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals

Abstract

Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the National Capital Region (NCR), comprising jurisdictions including the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, has been recognized as a significant potential target for terrorism. GAO was asked to report on (1) what federal funds have been allocated to NCR jurisdictions for emergency preparedness; (2) what challenges exist within NCR to organizing and implementing efficient and effective regional preparedness programs; (3) what gaps, if any, remain in the emergency preparedness of NCR; and (4) what has been the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in NCR to date.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426253

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Emergency Response
  • First Responders
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.