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The Homeland
Security Program's goal is to provide
assistance and support to governmental entities and First Responders in
formulating a regional strategy necessary to access funding to address any
disaster whether weather related or man-made.
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Establish effective, mutually beneficial
communication among the communities in the AACOG
Region.
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Facilitate a coordinated plan of
response to any weather related or terrorist incident.
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Identify equipment, training and exercise needs in the region.
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Identify
areas of strength, weaknesses and possible threats to the region when
dealing with disasters.
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Ensure that all entities are advised of
future funding opportunities and are prepared to apply for funding that will
assist them in the coordinated plan of response to weather related or
terrorist events.
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Identify existing mutual aid agreements
and where additional mutual aid agreements are needed.
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Assist jurisdictions in the development
of Emergency Management Plans.
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Provide jurisdictions in
the AACOG region with technical assistance necessary to meet their Emergency
Preparedness needs.
Don McFarland, AACOG Homeland Security Director
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 362-5296
Fax: (210) 225-5937
E-Mail: dmcfarland@aacog.com |
Governor's Division of Emergency
Management
Community Emergency Response Team Train-The-Trainer Courses in Texas
National Homeland
Security Knowledgebase
Talking About
Disaster Guide: American Red Cross
TEEX WMD Awareness
Training (Internet-Based)
Texas Homeland Security Preparedness
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