Emergency Preparedness

NIMS Resources: National Response Framework (Draft) NIMS Handbook/FEMA 501 (Draft) FEMA Region 6 Response Operations Samples and Templates

The Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC), in cooperation with the Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, is pleased to provide this resource for regional emergency preparedness coordinators. GDEM and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security have made funding available to TARC to assist in implementation of the Governor’s regional approach statewide, known as The Homeland Security Project.

Its major purposes are to:

• Provide information and assistance to councils of governments in planning and implementing homeland security programs;
• Integrate regional planning and priorities with state agency activities;
• Assist GDEM, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security; and other state agencies that administer emergency preparedness programs in their work with councils of governments and the councils’ local government members.

What's New
Emergency Preparedness COG Spotlight - Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG)

DHS Awards $844 Million to Secure Nation's Critical Infrastructure

National Level Exercise Begins in May

Gulf Coast Severe Storm and Hurricane Preparedness Training

On the Calendar
July 9-11, 2008 - TARC Quarterly Meetings

Of Special Interest
The Council For Excellence in Government’s “What’s Your Readiness Quotient” Page



Information on homeland security, both in Texas and nationwide