| Center Activities |
| Homeland Security |
 Emergency Preparedness |
| Energy Assurance |
| Public Health Preparedness |
| All Issue Publications |
| Contact(s) |
| David G. Henry Homeland Security & Technology Division |
| Carmen Ferro Homeland Security & Technology Division |
| Latest Publications |
| 10/06/2009 Governors' Use of Executive Orders in Disaster Response |
| 02/27/2009 2008 State Homeland Security Directors Survey |
| 12/17/2007 2007 State Homeland Security Directors Survey |
| 03/14/2007 A Governor's Guide to Homeland Security |
| 04/04/2006 2006 State Homeland Security Directors Survey: New Challenges, Changing Relationships |
| All SubIssue Publications |
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| Emergency Preparedness |
Governors are responsible for coordinating state and local resources to effectively prepare for and respond to major emergencies including accidents, terrorist incidents and natural disasters. The NGA Center provides resources and best practices to support the efforts of governors and state officials as they work to better prepare their states. |