The
Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security recently hosted a teleconference
for law enforcement agencies and associations such as the National Association
of Chiefs of Police to discuss the Obama Administration's interest in
using the military during "emergencies."
W. Craig Fugate met
with the Commander, US Northern Command, General Gene Renuart, to discuss
"pre-disaster planning, response and recovery in support of the
federal response to the 2009 hurricane season as well as wild fires,
floods and other potential disasters."
This meeting was an important stepping
stone to ensure mutual preparedness and effective planning in support
of state and local officials
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