DPT 8.0
To provide assistance to  Federal, state, and
local emergency responders in preparing for and responding to terrorist incidents involving Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical agents.
Purpose
PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the Domestic Preparedness program is to provide assistance to emergency responders in preparing for and responding to terrorist incidents involving NBC (nuclear, biological, or chemical) agents.  The target audience for the program is emergency responders and response officials from local, state, and Federal agencies.