Description
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 is divided into 17 titles while bringing together under one umbrella more than 22 federal agencies. Select one such agency and describe their role and responsibilities in HLS. Which agencies do you believe they would work most closely with at an emergency response incident?
Paper Submission Requirements:
- Your response should be 3-5 pages in length (double spaced).
- Paper must include a “reference page” not included in the 3-5-page minimum.
- Use APA format.
Explanation & Answer
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HOMELAND SECURITY
Topic: Homeland Security
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Introduction
Federal Emergency Management Agency falls under the docket of homeland security,
whose sole mandate ensures that there exists coordination within the government, especially
during responses to human-made and natural catastrophes. FEMA provides the short term and
long term delivery of assistance not only to the state but also to persons when the disaster strikes.
According to Duffy, and Herz, (2005), the organization has enabled USA fight and remains firm
during disaster strikes, in nearly thirty years of operation. In the duration, they have managed to
deliver their best apart from getting blamed in certain situations for not dealing with the
problems quickly. FEMA also got blamed for exacerbating particular challenges that occurred in
the past years of operation.
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FEMA performs several duties, under the jurisdiction of Home Land Security, with the
primary responsibility being the coordination of government response to catastrophes that take
place not on...
