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Risk Mitigation

Last Updated: March 12, 2021 | Publication

S&T Flood Risk Assessment and Reduction Community Guidebook

The Flood Risk Assessment and Reduction Community Guidebook was developed as part of an initiative led by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) in collaboration with the DHS S&T Flood Apex Program.

Last Updated: March 9, 2021 | Publication

Threat Assessment and Management Teams

The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) provides a resource that gives an overview of threat assessment and management teams. Through identifying and managing potential threats, these teams provide alternatives to investigation and/or prosecution for bystanders who are actively seeking intervention assistance with a known individual at risk of mobilizing to violence.

Last Updated: April 7, 2020 | Publication

S&T PANTHR Fact Sheet

Probabilistic Analysis for National Threats Hazards and Risks (PANTHR) Fact Sheet

Last Updated: April 24, 2018 | Testimony

Written testimony of NPPD for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Mitigating America’s Cybersecurity Risk”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Jeanette Manfra addresses the Department’s critical role in safeguarding and securing cyberspace.

Last Updated: July 12, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Value of DHS’ Vulnerability Assessments in Protecting our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection Assistant Secretary Caitlin Durkovich and NPPD Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Andy Ozment address the crucial role that Protective Security Advisors and Cybersecurity Advisors serve in furthering the DHS mission to enhance the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure in an all hazards environment.

Last Updated: June 30, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing titled “No More Hikes: Small Business Survival Amidst Unaffordable Flood Insurance Rate Increases”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance & Mitigation Roy Wright addresses FEMA’s efforts to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program and reduce the financial loss from damage to property caused by floods.

Last Updated: May 17, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of PLCY, TSA, and CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Flying Blind: What are the security risks of resuming U.S. Commercial Air Service to Cuba?”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Assistant Secretary for Border, Immigration, and Trade Policy Seth Stodder, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator Paul Fujimura, TSA Representative Larry Mizell, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ role in aviation security as it pertains to commercial air service between the United States and Cuba.

Last Updated: May 12, 2016 | Testimony

Written testimony of FEMA for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing titled “Controlling the Rising Cost of Federal Responses to Disaster”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Joseph Nimmich addresses FEMA’s efforts to control the costs of federal disaster response and serve as good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Last Updated: July 8, 2015 | Testimony

Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Examining DHS’ Misplaced Focus on Climate Change”

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation Roy Wright addresses FEMA’s focus on enabling disaster risk reduction nationally by supporting state, local, and tribal governments with efforts to prepare for the impacts of climate change that are occurring and expected to occur.