Additional Resources
Links to other resources relating to homeland security, terrorism, and preparedness (click on logo).
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Health |
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The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services provides information on various ways to prepare for natural and manmade disasters.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers information about health, emergency preparedness and response.
The American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. The American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters.
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Law Enforcement |
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security leverages resources within federal, state, and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland.
Since being established in 1948, the Kentucky State Police has defined itself as a professional, detailed and efficient law-enforcement agency dedicated to preserving law and order for the protection of its citizens.
The FBI protects and defends the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, enforces criminal laws, and provides leadership in criminal justice services to all levels of government.
The U.S. Secret Service protects national and visiting foreign leaders, and conducts criminal investigations.
The Central Intelligence Agency gathers intelligence as it relates to national security.
The Transportation Security Administration oversees safety and security in areas of transportation across the United States.
The Department of Criminal Investigations in the Kentucky Attorney General's office provides expert criminal investigative services in the following areas: Cyber Crimes, Drugs and Public Integrity/Special Investigations.
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Preparedness |
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The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Services coordinates a system of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery to natural and manmade disasters.
Agency of the U.S. government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery planning.
The Kentucky Fire Commision takes pride in being on the cutting edge of the latest in fire technology and training.
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First Responders |
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The Responder Knowledge Base provides emergency responders with a trusted, integrated, online source of information on equipment and related items such as training, standards, and grants.
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Citizenship and Immigration |
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
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