5.4 Emergency services

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The emergency services infrastructure consists of fire, rescue, emergency medical service (EMS), and law-enforcement organizations that save lives and property in the event of an accident, natural disaster, or terrorist incident. Table 5.4 shows security initiatives in emergency services.

Initiatives

Adopt interoperable communications systems.

Develop redundant communications networks.

Coordinate national preparedness exercises.

Implement measures to protect our national emergency response infrastructure.

Enhance and strengthen mutual-aid agreements among local jurisdictions.

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