"December 2004 National Response Plan |43
The NRP establishes policies,procedures,and
mechanisms for proactive Federal response to
catastrophic events. A catastrophic event is any natural
or manmade incident,including terrorism,that results
in extraordinary levels of mass casualties,damage,or
disruption severely affecting the population,
infrastructure,environment,economy,national morale,
and/or government functions. A catastrophic event
could result in sustained national impacts over a
prolonged period of time;almost immediately exceeds
resources normally available to State,local,tribal,and
private-sector authorities in the impacted area;and
significantly interrupts governmental operations and
emergency services to such an extent that national
security could be threatened. All catastrophic events are
Incidents of National Significance."
"Notification and full coordination with States will occur,
but the coordination process must not delay or impede
the rapid deployment and use of critical resources.
States are urged to notify and coordinate with local
governments regarding a proactive Federal response." |
