homeland security in iowa strategic planning for homeland security
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Homeland Security in Iowa
Strategic Planning for Homeland Security
Thanks for the Opportunity
Tom Baumgartner Homeland Security Coordinator Work for People of Iowa and Ellen Gordon Retired Navy Starting 7th Year at HLSEM Background in HRD (Training and
Development)
Background
Domestic Preparedness Strategy 2000
Homeland Security Initiative 2002
Nine Key Initiative Areas
Continuity of Operations Detection and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response Protection Agriculture Technology Bio-Terrorism Awareness and Training Coordination
Most Recent Undertaking
Homeland Security Strategy for ODP Requirement for Funding Little to no guidance: Strategy Development
Tool. 50 States/4 Territories, No two looked alike
Statewide Template Initiative
Sent to States in March 2003 Embraced by Iowa, Summer of 2003 Converted into “Iowa” Initiative Became a good foundation for our current plan Helps indicate measures of success.
Building Blocks
Initial Assessment Data from 2001 Previous Domestic Preparedness Strategy
2001 Homeland Security Initiative Document 2002 Assessment results from EMAP:
– State and Local
Building Blocks
97 out of 99 counties Strategic Plans from EMAP
FY03/4 Assessment from State and Local Input from CDC/HRSA Assessment Additional Planning efforts from: BIO, AG,
Food Security, Cyber and GIS
Sample Keys to Success
Maximized use of EMAP
Maximized use of DHS/ODP Tools
Tied funding to planning– No Plans…… No Funds
HLSEM Charge
Build on Existing Resources
Work to made a Strategic Difference
Strive to create sustainable systems
Strategy Defined
Mission
Purpose
Vision
Focus
Strategic Planning
Value Systems
Writing the Plan
Work in Progress
Model
Get Ready Articulate Vision/Mission Assess the Situation Develop Goals, Objectives, Steps Complete Writing the Strategic Plan Feedback, Evaluation, Update
