Lieberman commends DHS for start of private sector preparedness program

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., has expressed satisfaction that the Department of Homeland Security has begun implementation of its Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program.

DHS announced that it has retained ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board to manage the program (ANAB), which will set standards and guidelines that businesses can voluntarily subscribe to in order to obtain a preparedness certification. (See http://www.continuitycentral.com/news04062.html )

“From the corner store to the multi-billion dollar corporation, the private sector has a shared responsibility with government to be prepared for disaster,” Lieberman said. “With proper preparation and training, thousands of American lives and jobs could be saved. Since DHS is four months behind in implementing this program, I encourage it to move onto the next steps with greater alacrity.”

•Date: 1st August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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