We, the people that make up the public sector; the nonprofit sector and the private sector organizations, all have a responsibility in emergency management. Public sector operations operate on the basis of meeting the needs of others such as private sectors or nonprofit sectors. All these sectors go hand-in-hand. All of the above sectors would be handicapped without the assistance of the other sectors. We must all be responsible parties to the homeland security emergency service(s).
The major component parts of preparedness in homeland security consist of “six critical mission areas. Intelligence and warning is the first component followed by border and transportation. The third component is domestic counterterrorism and the fourth component is protecting critical infrastructure. Defending against catastrophic terrorism and emergency preparedness and response are the fifth and sixth major component parts of preparedness in homeland security” (Fisher, 2004).
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If the media releases information in the incorrect context or emphasis, it could create a panic across America. “The implementation of the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System provides a common language and understanding for all levels of government and the general public to follow regarding critical threats to homeland security. This color-coded Advisory System ensures that homeland security warning information reaches the appropriate federal, state, local authorities, public and private organizations, including the American public, in a timely manner” (Fisher, 2004). If this communication fails, then Houston we have a problem! Every sector, whether it be the public, private or nonprofit rely heavily on this color-coded system in order to protect their critical infrastructures. Without this communication we would not know the level or degree of imminent
The major component parts of preparedness in homeland security consist of “six critical mission areas. Intelligence and warning is the first component followed by border and transportation. The third component is domestic counterterrorism and the fourth component is protecting critical infrastructure. Defending against catastrophic terrorism and emergency preparedness and response are the fifth and sixth major component parts of preparedness in homeland security” (Fisher, 2004).
In my opinion, …show more content…
If the media releases information in the incorrect context or emphasis, it could create a panic across America. “The implementation of the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System provides a common language and understanding for all levels of government and the general public to follow regarding critical threats to homeland security. This color-coded Advisory System ensures that homeland security warning information reaches the appropriate federal, state, local authorities, public and private organizations, including the American public, in a timely manner” (Fisher, 2004). If this communication fails, then Houston we have a problem! Every sector, whether it be the public, private or nonprofit rely heavily on this color-coded system in order to protect their critical infrastructures. Without this communication we would not know the level or degree of imminent