Rapid restoration of critical infrastructures: an all-hazards paradigm for fusion centres

Joseph Briere

International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 2011, vol. 7, issue 1, 21-36

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.

Keywords: rapid restoration; fusion centres; emergency management; critical infrastructures; key resources; CIKR; all-hazards; community stakeholders; homeland security; mitigation; USA; United States; infrastructure restoration; emergency response. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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