The Department of Homeland Security's mission is to prevent terrorist attacks, reduce vulnerabilities, and minimize the impact of disasters. It integrates 22 federal agencies into four policy directorates focused on security, emergency preparedness, information analysis, and management. The department's goals include enhancing state and local preparedness, coordinating disaster responses, and promoting individual freedoms while ensuring economic security.

1. The Department of Homeland Security Office of State and Local Government Coordination June 3, 2009

2. Mission Prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S. Reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism Minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters

3. Department Goals Integrate Department Functions Develop New Service Capabilities Access to Information Establish Regions Support State, Local and Private Sector Activities Preserve Individual Freedoms and Ensure Economic Security

4. Organization DHS combines 22 federal agencies into four policy directorates: Border and Transportation Security Emergency Preparedness and Response Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Science and Technology The fifth directorate focuses on Management The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service and Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service exist as distinct entities

5. Organization Chart Secretary ---------------------------------- Deputy Secretary Under Secretary Science and Technology Under Secretary Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Under Secretary Border & Transportation Security Under Secretary Emergency Preparedness and Response Under Secretary Management Inspector General Director of the Secret Service Commandant of Coast Guard Director, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (1) General Counsel State and Local Coordination Special Assistant to the Secretary (private sector) National Capital Region Coordination Shared Services Citizenship & Immigration Service Ombudsman Legislative Affairs Public Affairs Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Chief of Staff Privacy Officer Executive Secretary International Affairs Counter Narcotics Small & Disadvantaged Business

6. Border and Transportation Security Secure the borders and ports-of-entry of the United States Protect its transportation infrastructure Administer the nation’s immigration and customs laws Protect federal buildings Enforce agricultural laws at the nation’s borders Help build security preparedness at the state and local levels Balance security with preserving individual and economic freedoms Asa Hutchinson

7. Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinate and support Federal, state and local readiness and response efforts for all disasters, including terrorist attacks Provide disaster preparedness educational programs for communities and citizens Expand and enhance current capabilities of the Strategic National Stockpile of pharmaceuticals and critical medical equipment Improve readiness and capabilities of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) teams Partner with other Federal emergency training institutions, standardize training curriculum and provide single portal for accessing the programs, including terrorism training programs Mike Brown

8. Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Identify and assess current and future threats to the homeland Map those threats against our vulnerabilities Issue timely warnings Take preventive and protective action Frank Libutti

9. Science and Technology Partner with operational end-users to identify requirements and develop field capabilities to counter threats and enhance mission operations Engage government and academic and private sectors in innovative research, development, rapid prototyping and systems development Provide a rapid, efficient and disciplined process for systems engineering and development Provide the nation with an enduring research and development capability dedicated to homeland security Charles McQueary

10. Management The Management Directorate is responsible for: Budgeting, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting finance, procurement Human resources and personnel, including personnel security Information technology Facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources Identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department Janet Hale

11. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Maritime Homeland Security National Defense Protection of Natural Resources Prevention and response to oil & hazardous material spills Protect against illegal fishing & destruction of natural resources Maritime Mobility Waterways management, ice-breaking, aids to navigation Maritime Safety Search & Rescue Commercial & recreational boating safety

12. United States Secret Service (USSS) Protect the President and other government leaders Plan, coordinate and implement security for designated national special security events (NSSE) Protect U.S. currency from counterfeiters and safeguarding Americans from credit card fraud Emphasize prevention through protective intelligence and threat assessment Apply dual mission to protect nation’s key assets and critical infrastructure W. Ralph Basham

13. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) Immigrant and non-immigrant sponsorship Adjustment of immigrant status Work authorization and other permits Naturalization of qualified applicants for citizenship Asylum or refugee processing Visa issuance to foreign nationals Eduardo Aguirre, Jr.

14. Office of International Affairs Promote information and education exchange with nations friendly to the United States in order to promote sharing of best practices and technologies relating to homeland security Identify areas for homeland security information and training exchange where the United States has a demonstrated weakness and another friendly nation or nations have a demonstrated expertise Plan and undertake international conferences, exchange programs, and training activities Manage international activities within the Department in coordination with other Federal officials with responsibility for counter-terrorism matters

15. Office of National Capitol Region Coordination Mission Oversee and coordinate Federal programs for, and relationships with, State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region Functions Coordinate Assess Advocate Provide information Receive input Serve as a liaison

16. Budget The President signed the first appropriations bill in the history of the Department of Homeland Security on October 1 st , 2003 FY’04 budget is over $30 billion and includes: $18.6 billion for Border and Transportation Security $9.1 billion for Emergency Preparedness and Response $839.3 million for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection $918.2 million for Science and Technology $6.8 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard $1.14 billion for the Secret Service

17. FY 2004 Grant Funding Office for Domestic Preparedness : $4.037 billion for assistance to our nation’s first responders $1.7 billion for State Homeland Security Grants High-threat, high-density urban areas: $725 million State and Local Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention: $500 million Firefighter Assistance Grants: $750 million Citizen Corps $40 million

18. Training for First Responders Since September 11, 2001, agencies in the Department of Homeland Security have trained over 291,000 first responders and run exercises across the country in order to better prepare our nation’s front line troops in the war against terrorism Training ODP – 270,473 first responders ▪ EP&R – 462,525 TOTAL TRAINING – 732,998 first responders trained ▪ Exercises ▪ ODP – 284 EP&R – 6,262 TOTAL EXERCISES – 6,546 exercises for first responders and emergency services

19. A national public information campaign that educates and empowers American citizens to prepare themselves for a disaster or terrorist attack. The campaign asks individuals and their families to take these simple steps to get prepared: Make a Kit of Emergency Supplies Make a Family Communications Plan Be Informed About What Might Happen FAQ: What is the Ready Campaign?

20. www.dhs.gov 202-282-8000 (main line) 202-282-1092 (fax) Department of Homeland Security Attn: Division/Name of Employee/Phone Number Washington, DC 20528 FAQ: How do I contact the Department?