Region
IV Homeland Security
Washington
State Region IV Homeland Security is the coordinating
office for the four counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania,
and Wahkiakum. There are nine regions in the State of
Washington. These Regions receive Federal Funding for
Homeland Security, which was developed as a result of
9/11. This federal funding is in the form of a grant that
has primarily addressed providing for all emergency responders
(first responders) equipment, training and awareness.
First Responders agencies are Fire, Law Enforcement, HAZMAT,
EMS, Public Health, Hospitals, Public Works, and Communications.
Our
mission is to protect the citizens, property, environment,
culture and economy of Region IV from acts of terrorism,
and to minimize the effects of a terrorist attack. “Being
Prepared is Everyone’s Responsibility. The core values
are:
Partnership
and Leadership
Promote a collaborative environment for sharing information,
resources, assistance, and expertise.
Communication
Interoperable Systems that provide critical information
in a timely fashion to those who need it and in a form
that is easy to use and understand. Communication between
counties with out interruptions is vital to all.
Prevent
Attacks
A wide spectrum of prevention efforts which include intelligence
and warning capabilities to ensure joint situational awareness,
boarder security, domestic counterintelligence and hardening
of infrastructure.
Reduce
Vulnerabilities
Protect our way of life by improving individual pieces
and interconnecting systems that make up our critical
infrastructure.
Emergency
Preparedness/Response – Education & Training
“Trained, Equipped and Exercised”. Provide effective and
comprehensive education for all first responders, emergency
managers, citizens, volunteers and private sector entities.
Emergency
Response & Recovery – Minimize Damage & Recover
from Attacks
The objective is to minimize damage and recover rapidly
from any attacks. Encompass an all-hazards approach.
For
More Information
Use these Websites to learn more about Homeland Security
and how you can prepare for any type of a disaster.
Washington
State Homeland Security Web Page
ODP
Grant Information
Washington
State Military Department
To
learn more about how we serve you, please explore our
web site. If you have additional questions you may e-mail
us at cresa@clark.wa.gov.
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