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Federalism, Homeland Security and National Preparedness: A Case Study in the Development of Public Policy
Date: October 2006
Author: Samuel H. Clovis, Jr.
Institution: Homeland Security Affairs
Bibliographic Entry: Clovis, Samuel H. Jr. 2006. “Federalism, Homeland Security and National Preparedness: A Case study in the Development of Public Policy.” Homeland Security Affairs. Volume II, Number 3.
Electronic Link: http://www.hsaj.org/pages/volume2/issue3/pdfs/2.3.4.pdf
Key Words: federalism, homeland security, HSPD-8, national preparedness, national strategy, cooperative federalism
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
The purpose of this article is to describe the ongoing research that explores the relationship between federalism and homeland security national preparedness. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8) outlines the national preparedness objectives for the Department of Homeland Security. The key references for homeland security national preparedness are:
• National Planning Scenarios
• National Response Plan
• National Incident Management System
• Universal Task List
• Interim National Preparedness Goal
• Target Capabilities List
For all of these references, federalism, or extensive coordination with state and local governments, is the guiding principle in meeting the demand for preparedness. The article asserts that a distinct understanding of the concept of federalism and its relation to the homeland security national preparedness environment is critical to the future of homeland security national preparedness.
Name of Researcher: Shannon Tait
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: November 27, 2006