Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region
GAO-04-904T
Published: Jun 24, 2004. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 2004.
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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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CounterterrorismFirst respondersEmergency preparednessFederal fundsFunds managementHomeland securityTerrorismExpenditure of fundsPerformance goalsStrategic plan