U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web Site
This is the official web site for the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Examples of information offered on this site are: the current threat level, news releases and fact sheets about special programs, information about the various department components, and links to all 22 agencies slated to become part of DHS.
Check the current threat level on this sub page of the White House web site. You can also get information on homeland security across the nation and select your state or territory to see who your Governor has appointed as your state's homeland security contact.
The National Strategy For Homeland Security
Follow this link to read online or download in PDF format the White House's national strategy for homeland security.
Follow this link to find out more about how on November 25, 2002, President Bush signed the "Homeland Security Act of 2002" into law. The Act restructures and strengthens the executive branch of the Federal Government to better meet the threat to our homeland posed by terrorism.
The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to:
- Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States;
- Reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism; and
- Minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.
Ready.gov is a common sense framework designed to launch a process of learning about citizen preparedness. One of the primary mandates of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how to be prepared in case of a national emergency – including a possible terrorist attack. Go to this web site for the most current information and recommendations, and check back frequently or call 1-800-BE-READY for a free brochure.
Homeland Security and Emergency Services, by State
This Homeland Security site offers links and/or contact information for each state related to Homeland Security.
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Citizen Corps Initiative - Citizen Preparedness Publications
Through the Citizen Corps initiative, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and your local Citizen Corps Council promote a range of measures for you to make your family, your home, and your community safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.
Publications available on this web site offer information on how you can be better prepared. You can either download these files or order these and other FEMA disaster preparedness and mitigation publications by calling FEMA's Distribution Center at 1-800-480-2520.
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Part of the Emergency Preparedness and Response directorate under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is an independent federal agency with headquarters in Washington D.C., and regional and area offices across the country. FEMA also has standby disaster assistance employees who are available to help out after disasters. Often FEMA works in partnership with other organizations that are part of the nation's emergency management system. These partners include state and local emergency management agencies, 27 federal agencies and American Red Cross.
Herman, the spokescrab for the site, teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and how they can prevent disaster damage. They can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.
FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
Check the FBI web site for information related to terrorism, most wanted and various other resources.
While the FBI continues to encourage the public to submit information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and other terrorist tip information, this form may also be used to report any suspected criminal activity to the FBI.
DOJ - Department of Justice
In addition to DOJ Terrorist Attact Information, the DOJ web site offers information on the following:
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Food Safety.Gov is a centralized hub gathering information from various government agencies about how protect your food and water supplies against potential terrorist threats.
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