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Citation |
Briere J. Int. J. Crit. Infrastruct. 2011; 7(1): 21-36. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2011, Inderscience Publishers) |
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Abstract |
This paper takes a holistic approach to rapid restoration of critical infrastructures and key resources (CIKR) in the USA. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the all-hazards paradigm remains vital to the homeland security mission. A proposal is presented to overhaul state and local fusion centre guidelines to build on existing counterterrorism functions through the incorporation of compulsory all-hazards analytic capabilities with a core focus on CIKR support. In this role, fusion centres will be able to work with public and private sector partners in a unified preparation and mitigation effort, subsequently acting as force multipliers for community stakeholder-driven rapid restoration of CIKR following any type of emergency. |