Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Announces Completion of the National Response Pl

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with federal departments and agencies, state, local and tribal officials, private sector and national and international associations, today announced completion of the National Response Plan.  The National Response Plan now establishes a unified and standardized approach within the United States for protecting citizens and managing homeland security incidents.  All federal departments and agencies that may be required to assist or support during a national incident will use this Plan, whether from threats or acts of terrorism, major natural disasters, or man-made emergencies.

Click here to view and download a PDF copy of the National Response Plan: http://www.dhs.gov/nationalresponseplan.