Homeland Security in Iowa

Current Information and Update

Homeland Security Defined (Reminder)

A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerabilities to terrorism and to minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.– National Strategy for Homeland Security

Detection

Prevention

Protection

The Domestic Preparedness and Homeland Security mission is to develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive state strategy to secure the State of Iowa from terrorist threats or attacks. The division (HLSEM) will coordinate the executive branch’s efforts to detect, prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks within the State of Iowa

Governor Tom Vilsack, October 2001

The Mission . . . . The Mission . . . . (HLSEM)(HLSEM)

Understanding the Threat . . .Understanding the Threat . . .

Our Greatest Fear:– A coordinated multi-dimensional attack

(conventional, biological, radiological, cyber) calculated to achieve cascading effects that overload our capacity to respond.

Homeland Security: Hot Topics

National Preparedness Goal Critical Asset Protection Planning Buffer Zone Protection Planning National Infrastructure Protection Planning Homeland Security Strategy Continuity of Operations/Continuity of

Government NIMS/NRP/HSPD 8 IED

National Preparedness Goal

Most Recent Update: March 31 Goal:

– “To achieve and sustain capabilities that enable the Nation to collaborate in successfully preventing terrorist attacks on the homeland, and rapidly and effectively responding to and recovering from any terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency that does occur to minimize the impact on lives, property and the economy.”

National Preparedness Goal

Mandated by HSPD 8, Contains 7 elements– Expand Regional Collaboration– Implement NIMS and the NRP– Implement NIPP– Strengthen Info Sharing and Collaboration– Strengthen CBRNE Detection Capabilities– Strengthen Interoperable Communications – Strengthen Medical Surge Capacity

National Preparedness Goal

“Preparedness will be achieved by reaching risk based target level capability, and sustained by measuring readiness and directing resources to areas of greatest risk and need.” (May not be Iowa)

Key words:– Target Level Capability (To what standard)– Sustainment (Ability to continue efforts)– Measuring Readiness (Assessments)– Redirecting Resources to Greatest Need (At all levels)

Critical Asset Protection Planning

How many of you are engaged in CAPP?

The Critical Asset Protection Plan is a tool that will be used to enhance the security and mitigate the risks to the identified assets and ensure that we are better prepared to protect those critical assets and services that are important to the welfare of Iowans.

Critical Asset Protection Planning

Generally accomplished by using a standard or Model.

Involves some components of: Visibility, Criticality, Vulnerability, Value, Accessibility, Recognizability and/or other factors followed by some Threat Analysis.

Considered to be primarily “Inside the Fence” Majority of “Assets” in Iowa belong to the

Private Sector

Buffer Zone Protection Planning

Define BZ outside security perimeter Identify specific threat and vulnerabilities Recommend measures to reduce risk Outline Command and Control structure Identify and implement appropriate protective

measures for each “Threat Level” of the HSAS Designed to Reduce Vulnerabilities and Protect

the Asset.

Buffer Zone Protection Planning

Outside the Fence Primary Law Enforcement, may impact other

responders Confusion between “program” and “concept” Connection of BZPP to CAPP Connection of BZPP to HSAS

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Focused on the prevention/protection of 17 critical sectors.

Considers threat, vulnerabilities and consequences when prioritizing protective measures.

Must consider “Sector Inter-dependencies” DHS identified Sector Specific Agencies (SAA) to

coordinate activities within sectors One of our “Focus Areas” in next 24 months.

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Goals:– Protect against plausible and specific

threats.– Long term reduction of vulnerabilities– Maximize efficient use of resources– Build partnerships at all levels– Continuously track and improve

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Two Pronged Program Implementation

– A. Vulnerability ReductionImproving overall preparedness

– B. Threat-Initiated ActionsProtective actions based upon threat

National Infrastructure Protection Plan

Relationship to:

– National Preparedness Goal– Critical Asset Protection Planning– Buffer Zone Protection Planning– Homeland Security Advisory System

Homeland Security Strategy

Designed to provide strategic direction in our HLS efforts.

Broken into 20 primary “Goal” areas State Administrative Agent and HLS Advisor to the

Governor’s direction for “all” Federal HLS funds. Takes National Strategy and highlights Iowa’s

engagement in achieving objectives. At least 60% of implementation involves Private Sector

Partnering

COOP/COG

Fundamental concept of CAPP, BZPP, and NIPP.

Significance of Interdependencies Vision: State that is safe, secure and

sustainable. Your COOP affects all of our COG

NIMS/NRP/HSPD 8 IED

NIMS: ICS, Scenarios, Universal Task List, Task Capabilities List, Resource Typing, Mutual Aid. (HSPD 8)

NRP: 15 Emergency Support Functions, Joint Operations Centers, Multi-Agency Coordination, Public Information.

HSPD 8 IED: Prevention, Protection, Detection, Response and Recovery from Improvised Explosive Device in Urban setting.

Guiding Principles

Build upon existing systems with all hazards approach. Priorities should be risk based and be based on

measurable performance. All encompassing: Awareness, prevention, protection,

preparedness, response and recovery. Should include psychological preparedness. Work to achieve sustainability of programs.

Guiding Principles

Vision should be institutionalized and sustained over time.

Must be responsive and allow for change Has to involve public officials and private

sector partners. Shall include process for strategic

communication and community involvement. Must preserve civil liberties.

Questions?

Homeland Security in Iowa

Web Site: www.iowahomelandsecurity.org

Thomas.Baumgartner@hlsem.state.ia.us

Phone: 515-281-3231

National Preparedness Goal

Homeland Security Strategy