TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

Terrorism Preparedness and Response



Terrorism Preparedness and Response

Introduction

In the light of the given case study I will first of all mention that Congress has authorized a limited number of programs specifically designed to assist state and local governments with preparing for terrorist attacks, particularly those involving weapons of mass destruction (Dorn, 2002). Congress also authorizes several general assistance programs that states and localities may use for terrorism preparedness.

Discussion

At present, several agencies administer preparedness programs, including the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, and Justice, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others. Congress authorizes the agencies to provide ...