Approaches to Network Management and Homeland Security

Prompted by the attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, many states in the country developed their own state-managed homeland security offices. These state offices provide a vital role during emergencies allowing for communication and collaboration across other state offices and the Department of Homeland Security. Communication and collaboration are vital to ensure that emergencies are managed appropriately and that the people in the state are safe and secure from natural and man-made disasters.

Which state closest to your state of residence has an established homeland security office? Which approach did this state use when establishing its homeland security office (stand-alone security unit, stand-alone emergency management unit, or combined security and emergency management unit)?
How does this state’s approach to structuring its homeland security office affect its ability to communicate and collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security?

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