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The Department of Homeland Security is the federal government department with the primary mission to strengthen America's protection by preventing terrorist attacks, reducing vulnerabilities, and increasing the nation's preparedness. The beginning of the Department of Homeland Security was the attack on the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. The Department of Homeland Security is the third largest federal agency, employing over 200,000 individuals in the effort to keep citizens safe from a wide variety of threats. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is the primary federal official for domestic incident management to coordinate the federal government’s resources utilized in response to, or recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, or other emergencies.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign advises residents along the East Coast to “be prepared” for the possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and power outages.
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Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff
on the loss of three Coast Guardians after their HH-65 helicopter crashed south of Honolulu.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today formally recognized the creation of the new Critical Manufacturing Sector Coordinating Council (CMSCC) that includes automakers, heavy equipment manufacturers and steel producers.
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Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storms Hanna, Ike and Josephine remind Americans of the need to be prepared. The Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign encourages citizens to get an emergency supply kit, make an emergency plan, and be informed about what to do if these tropical storms gain strength, turn into hurricanes, and head in their direction.
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is on his way to Louisiana to observe preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.
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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will travel to Louisiana tomorrow morning to observe preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav. Additional details on times and locations for media availabilities are forthcoming.
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We continue to remind Gulf Coast residents about the importance of taking precautionary measures to prepare for an emergency situation or evacuation before Gustav approaches our shores. The department’s Ready Campaign encourages citizens to get an emergency supply kit, make an emergency plan, and to be informed about what to do if Tropical Storm Gustav gains strength. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
As Tropical Storm Gustav makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) reminds Gulf Coast region residents about the importance of taking precautionary measures to prepare for an emergency situation or evacuation before Gustav approaches our shores.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign (www.ready.gov) is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September with support from more than 2,700 NPM coalition members, the largest amount to date. NPM coalition members, consisting of national, regional, state, and local organizations, will combine efforts throughout the month of September to encourage all Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies before they happen.
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Protecting the political conventions in Denver and Saint Paul will utilize many Department of Homeland Security agencies and assets.
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