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Cepeda undergoes terror response training
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Posted on Jul 13 2005
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has just completed training for Benjamin M. Cepeda of the CNMI’s Emergency Management Office at its National Emergency Training Center.
Homeland Security trains thousands of Americans at this facility each year to enhance the ability of communities to manage significant emergencies and disasters, both manmade and natural.
“Homeland Security trains thousands of firefighters, emergency service personnel, government officials and private citizens every year. This training helps better secure the homeland—saving lives, protecting property and enhancing disaster planning, response and recovery across the country,” said Michael D. Brown, undersecretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. “Graduates of these training programs make a major contribution back at home, in communities such as Saipan.”
Cepeda completed the Emergency Management Institute’s Integrated Emergency Management: Consequences of Terrorism Course in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on June 17, 2005. This IEMC focuses on preparing for and responding to the consequences of a terrorist act. This exercise-based course places public officials and other key community leader in a disaster simulation.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
