The FBI as the lead for Crisis Management will involve only those Federal agencies required and designated in classified documents. FEMA retains responsibility for Consequence Management throughout the Federal response. Crisis management is predominantly a law enforcement response. Consequence Management includes measures to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of terrorism. U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism General.
Terrorism is both a threat to our national security as well as a criminal act.
The Administration has stated that it is the policy of the United States to use all appropriate means to deter, defeat, and respond to all terrorist attacks on our territory and resources, both with people and facilities, wherever they occur. Work closely with other governments to carry out counterterrorism policy and combat terrorist threats against them. Identify sponsors of terrorists, isolate them, and ensure they pay for their actions. Make no concessions to terrorists. Measures to Combat Terrorism.