The ability of the Department of Homeland Security to response to threat, man-made hazards and natural disasters provides convenience when having to initiate service. When having to respond to any form of emergency having a centralized contact point to initiate any services needed to handle any emergency that may arise is necessary. For example, during an emergency being able to contact one organization to activate any services needed allows for optimal use of resources. All emergency systems are using a universal number that can be used to respond to an emergency, the simplification of this make receiving assistance easier. Having a centralized emergency system is ideal whether responding to a threat, man-made hazards or a natural disaster,
