Disaster Preparedness and Response
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson participated in a panel discussion with state and local officials on how to respond to crises such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
687 viewsHomeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson participated in a panel discussion with state and local officials on how to respond to crises such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters.
687 viewsAndrea Mitchell moderated a discussion with Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano and former secretaries Michael Chertoff and Tom Ridge to mark the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the…
152 viewsPresident George Bush, Secretary Michael Chertoff, and former Secretary Tom Ridge spoke to department staff to mark the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.…
113 viewsSecretary Ridge spoke about preparations for President Bush’s second inauguration and security measures taken to meet a variety of threats. The news conference was held outside with the…
74 viewsSecretary Ridge and Mr. Scheppach spoke to reporters about federal, state and local responses to terrorist threats and reactions to local crises. Following their remarks they answered…
50 viewsSecretary Ridge spoke to reporters about his decision to step down as Secretary of Homeland Security, future challenges for the new department, and organization needed within the department…
19 viewsOfficials announced the launch of the Registered Traveler Pilot Program. Secretary Ridge described the program as a “twenty-first-century security measure,” designed to improve “both customer service…
27 viewsSecretary Ridge announced a change in the terror threat level. He noted that information about specific threats against financial sectors in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.…
11 viewsSecretary Ridge announced an update on both the status of terrorist attack threats this summer and on the efforts of law enforcement and homeland security professionals across the U.S. to…
48 viewsThis public meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council focused on the funding of homeland security programs.
120 viewsFollowing a closed-door meeting, Secretary Ridge and Commissioner Vitorino talked about joint U.S.-European efforts to combat terrorism and provide security. Among the specific issues…
39 viewsThe Homeland Security Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting. The group provides advice to Secretary Ridge. A number of issues were addressed, including information sharing,…
98 viewsSecretary Ridge spoke to reporters about the state of rail safety and security. Among the topics he addressed were improving security screening, responding to intelligence threats, and…
23 viewsFollowing an introduction by Secretary Ridge, President Bush addressed a crowd at the Ronald Reagan building on the first anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.…
136 viewsSecretary Ridge briefed reporters on the proposed Department of Homeland Security budget, spending priorities, and the allocation of resources. Following his remarks he answered questions…
7 viewsSecretaries Thompson and Ridge talked about the 2005 budget provisions for defenses against bioterrorism at the Health and Human Services Command Center. They announced and outlined the new…
25 viewsSecretary Ridge announced that the national threat level was being lowered to Code Yellow. It had been raised to Code Orange, or high risk, from Code Yellow, or elevated risk, on December…
37 viewsSecretary Ridge announced that foreign flights to the U.S. would be required to carry U.S. Air Marshals to improve airline security in the U.S. The announcement came after renewed terrorist…
33 viewsSecretary Ridge announced that due to increased “chatter” about a possible terrorist attack, the national terror threat level had been raised to high. Following his announcement he answered…
37 viewsSecretary Ridge spoke briefly and introduced President Bush who signed the Department of Homeland Security appropriations legislation. The president praised Secretary Ridge’s and the…
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