The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security
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New Products & Services<br />
• National Incident Management System (NIMS): Launched<br />
March 1 st , the NIMS provides a nationwide template for all levels <strong>of</strong><br />
governments and private-sector organizations to work together<br />
effectively to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from<br />
domestic incidents, regardless <strong>of</strong> cause, size or complexity.<br />
• Flexibility<br />
‣modular<br />
‣scalable<br />
• Standardization<br />
‣organizational structure<br />
‣Interoperability – communication, equipment, processes,<br />
procedures and systems<br />
You may access the NIMS via DHS website at www.dhs.gov<br />
Matthew R. Bettenhausen<br />
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