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FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 organization, equipment, training, and exercises in an effort to build new and strengthen existing CBRNE detection, response, and decontamination capabilities. With specific regard to radiological or nuclear (RAD/NUC) threats, the newly-formed Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) plays an essential role in developing and implementing a multi-layered defensive strategy, with domestic and international programs and systems, to protect the Nation from terrorist RAD/NUC attacks. DNDO is working in close coordination with G&T and other Federal, State, local, and Tribal entities to develop program guidance that supports the planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise (POETE) activities related to the enhancement and development ofRAD/NUC preventive detection programs at the State and local level. DNDO is also developing operational support systems to assist in the implementation of these programs. State and local grantees are encouraged to work closely with DNDO when developing or enhancing preventive RAD/NUC detection programs in order to ensure compliance with DNDO program guidance and to ensure that State and local programs are effectively integrated into national systems. Appendix J provides more information about DNDO, the program guidance, and the support DNDO will provide to State and local entities. Benchmarks for implementation of this National Priority include: o Acquisition and deployment of chemicallbiological detection systems with a focus on broad system-wide protection for high threat, urban transit systems and major indoor sports and convention venues. o Acquisition, consolidation, and coordinated deployment of explosive countermeasures capabilities, including explosives detection technologies for high-density venues such as transit systems, sports and special event venues, and shopping malls. o RAD/NUC detection equipment procured with HSGP funding complies with DNDO technical guidance and/or established technical requirements, as they become available. o Incorporation ofDNDO guidance on RAD/NUC response protocols and linkages to appropriate State emergency operations centers, as it becomes available. C.7. Strenl!:then Medical Surl!:e and Mass ProJJhvlaxis CaJJabilities Effective medical surge and mass prophylaxis capabilities require embracing a multi-disciplinary and multi -jurisdictional collaborative approach. These capabilities should be supportive of integrated regional operational systems that are being established in support of the expanded Regional Collaboration priority, and demonstrate effective integration among public health, healthcare services, and other appropriate disciplines (e.g., emergency management, emergency medical services), mass transit and Regional Transit Security Working Groups to enhance evacuation planning, and surge volunteers. Much work in these areas is being funded through programs administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). States and Urban Areas should examine how they are integrating preparedness activities across disciplines to build and maintain medical surge and mass prophylaxis capabilities across all disciplines. Building and maintaining these capabilities must leverage both G&T and HHS resources and should be a collaborative effort across the State public health and healthcare agencies. Planning documents should give specific attention should to how all available PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFFICE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 10