Homeland Security in Iowa

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Homeland Security in Iowa

• Strategic Planning for Homeland Security

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Thanks for the Opportunity

• Tom Baumgartner
• Homeland Security Coordinator
• Work for People of Iowa and Ellen Gordon
• Retired Navy
• Starting 7th Year at HLSEM
• Background in HRD (Training and Development)

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Background

• Domestic Preparedness Strategy 2000
• Homeland Security Initiative 2002

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Nine Key Initiative Areas

• Continuity of Operations
• Detection and Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Protection
• Agriculture
• Technology
• Bio-Terrorism
• Awareness and Training
• Coordination

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Most Recent Undertaking

• Homeland Security Strategy for ODP
• Requirement for Funding
• Little to no guidance Strategy Development
  Tool.
• 50 States/4 Territories, No two looked alike

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Statewide Template Initiative

• Sent to States in March 2003
• Embraced by Iowa, Summer of 2003
• Converted into Iowa Initiative
• Became a good foundation for our current plan
• Helps indicate measures of success.

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Building Blocks

• Initial Assessment Data from 2001
• Previous Domestic Preparedness Strategy 2001
• Homeland Security Initiative Document 2002
• Assessment results from EMAP
• State and Local

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Building Blocks

• 97 out of 99 counties Strategic Plans from EMAP
• FY03/4 Assessment from State and Local
• Input from CDC/HRSA Assessment
• Additional Planning efforts from BIO, AG, Food
  Security, Cyber and GIS

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Sample Keys to Success

• Maximized use of EMAP
• Maximized use of DHS/ODP Tools
• Tied funding to planning
• No Plans No Funds

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HLSEM Charge

• Build on Existing Resources
• Work to made a Strategic Difference
• Strive to create sustainable systems

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Strategy Defined

• Mission
• Purpose
• Vision
• Focus

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Strategic Planning

• Value Systems
• Writing the Plan
• Work in Progress

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Model

• Get Ready
• Articulate Vision/Mission
• Assess the Situation
• Develop Goals, Objectives, Steps
• Complete Writing the Strategic Plan
• Feedback, Evaluation, Update

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Thanks

• www.Iowahomelandsecurity.org
• Thomas.baumgartner_at_hlsem.state.ia.us
• 515-281-3231