OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS

The Ohio Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness was established in July 2004. Under the direction of Deputy Director William Vedra, this office leads, integrates and coordinates the implementation of efforts among state departments and agencies, as well as local governments and the private sector in preparation against terrorist attacks. Director Vedra is also responsible for establishing and providing updates to the Homeland Security Strategic Plan, which was released in September 2004.

NEWS & INFORMATION

Ohio Law Enforcement Response Plan Resource Inventory System

Office of Domestic Preparedness Response Plan Meeting Calendars

Hazmat Resource Survey

Water Rescue Survey

Hazmat Equipment Survey

Click here to read Director Vedra's article - Planning for Emergency Response: The Ohio System.

OTHER RESOURCES

Lake County General Health District Disaster Preparedness Training

Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities

Lessons Learned Information Sharing

The Responder Knowledge Base

MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base

National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism

System Assessments and Validation for Emergency Responders Program