The President should establish an Advisory Group drawn from all stakeholder jurisdictions. Within six months, the lead agency, with the Advisory Group, should produce a comprehensive systematic plan for implementation of Training, Equipment Acquisition, Infrastructure Improvements, Intelligence Sharing, Operational Procedure and Process Enhancements, Sustainment of Training and Equipment, and Public Awareness Education. Improve the information sharing process to reflect an understanding of the real-time roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal governments before, during and after a terrorist event. Equipment Develop a matrix of recommended protective levels for various responder disciplines. Support establishment, supply and maintenance of regional pharmaceutical and medical equipment caches.
Training Develop a single, integrated federal training program based on needs assessment.
Use existing training delivery mechanisms when available. Ensure a sustained training and exercise effort. Reimburse local jurisdictions for personnel costs associated with ongoing training. Develop a plan to update training materials. Collect information on new technology and response techniques and get the information to the response community.