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Text Box: This is the first newsletter for the Wide Area Recovery and Resiliency Program (WARRP) underway in Denver, CO. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in close coordination with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Denver Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) have initiated this collaborative program aimed at wide area urban recovery, following a large-scale chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) incident. The ability to leverage our collective Text Box: DHS Program Manager Mr. Chris Russell, DHS S&T Text Box: Team Coordination Mtg Location: Avon, CO Date: 27-28 April 2011 Roles & Responsibilities Workshop Location: Denver, CO Date: 03 May 2011 SME Workshop Location: Alexandria, VA Date: 13-14 July 2011 Public Health/ Threat Symposium Location: Denver, CO Date: TBD

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Text Box: Wide Area Recovery & Resiliency Program (WARRP) Bulletin Text Box: UPCOMING EVENTS: Details on WARRP.ORG Text Box: WARRP Goal & Objectives Text Box: Key program objectives are aimed at providing a coordinated systems approach to the recovery and resiliency of wide urban areas, to include all types of critical infrastructure, key resources (both civilian and military) and high traffic areas (transit/transportation facilities) following a chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) incident. Working with interagency partners, including federal /state / local / tribal governments, military, private industry and non-profit organizations, the goal is to develop solutions to reduce the time and resources required to recover wide urban areas, military installations, and other critical infrastructure following a catastrophic CBR incident . The greater Denver, Colorado urban area has been identified as the venue to conduct program efforts and the Denver area UASI is the primary point of contact for ongoing coordination efforts. WARRP key objectives: Develop/refine guidance, plans, and decision frameworks that can be leveraged and transitioned to other parts of the United States and internationally as applicable. Identify, develop/refine, demonstrate, and transition technologies/standards that support recovery planning and operations.

Chris Russell

knowledge and resources and transition solutions is critical for     preparing for a CBR incident. Progress made during the 2007-2010 Interagency Biological Restoration Demonstration (IBRD) Program in Seattle, WA   further enhances our efforts in WARRP. Integrated planning and collaborative partnerships are essential ingredients to an effective program and I would like to thank the Denver UASI for hosting this program along with our government and industry partners as we work together to better prepare for and guard against threats to our   country.

· Better understand the public health situation and challenges related to long term recovery and        recommend changes as needed to public health    guidance and/or plans.

· Enhance long-term formal coordination between Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Energy (DOE), The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Health and    Human Services (HHS) that can be optimized for stakeholder use at the state, regional, and local levels.

· Develop an objective regional process/capability for identifying and planning for CBR threats.

· Exercise programmatic solutions for CBR    recovery.

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 (HSPD-8) and the National Preparedness Goal, all program objectives will be completed with the intent of adhering to DHS capabilities-based planning and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodologies in the planning and conduct of program tasks. 

Program Manager Comments

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Program Goal & Objectives

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WARRP Event Highlight

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System/Gap Analysis Study

 

 

 

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Program Collaboration

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Program Points of Contact

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