3.2: Strengthen State and Local Responder Capability

Build a comprehensive State, Territorial, Tribal, and local capability for responding to the consequences of terrorism

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STRATEGIES a. Provide Federal assistance to ensure State, Territorial, Tribal, and local emergency response personnel are properly trained, equipped, and exercised to respond to the consequences of a terrorist attack involving weapons of mass destruction, and ensure plans are updated to address unique terrorism response requirements and are coordinated, tested, and maintained. b. Collaborate with intergovernmental, professional, and standard-setting organizations to develop standards and/or certification requirements for equipment interoperability, mutual aid, and first responder and emergency management capabilities. c. Develop a training management system based on the skills and competencies needed to prepare for and respond to acts of terrorism. d. Encourage State, Territorial, Tribal, and local governments to address the unique resource needs associated with responding to a weapons of mass destruction incident in their mutual aid agreements. e. Foster the participation of citizens in preparing themselves and their communities to respond to terrorism and other emergencies.

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