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What
Does it Mean to Be a Partner?
National
security is everyone’s business. Our Partners have all made
commitments to play a role in strengthening our region’s
collective capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from
natural and human-caused disasters through effective
public-private collaboration. Each Partner brings something
unique to CEPP – some lead working groups, some have donated
facilities for our events, some provide subject matter
expertise and others provide valuable resources that can be
tapped in the event of a disaster. The sharing of
information between our members is an invaluable way for us
all to serve – by bringing private sector experience and
solutions to the challenges facing our public sector
partners, we can work together on securing a stronger, safe
Colorado.
The goal
of having a diverse group of stakeholders as Partners is to
begin a permanent dialog in Colorado between private sector
leaders in our community and those entities working on
Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security efforts. It is
our hope that you will join us in the collaborative effort
in securing our great nation and our State and creating a
more resilient community.
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What are
the Benefits to Becoming a Partner?
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A
high-level non-partisan, platform, free of conflicts of
interest, to work with a broad spectrum of corporations,
organizations, and government entities on homeland
security and natural disaster initiatives, actions and
coordinated responses.
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A
unique opportunity to impact public policy on issues
related to homeland security and emergency preparedness.
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The
opportunity to develop working relationships with local,
national security, and emergency response officials and
to share information with other leading Colorado
companies.
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Full-time staff that work closely and in a formal
capacity with law enforcement and first responders on a
daily basis, and is capable of assisting with relevant
company needs and concerns.
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The
opportunity to attend intimate, high-level educational
and interactive briefings, meetings and tours with top
law enforcement, emergency management and homeland
security officials.
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A
unique opportunity to proactively integrate and involve
your business in regional and national homeland security
and disaster response systems through CEPP's Business
Operations Center Project.
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Through CEPP's Business Operations Center Project, the
opportunity to receive critical information during an
emergency.
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The
opportunity to develop relationships and share best
practices with high level private sector leaders and
companies.
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Relevant intelligence briefings from top law enforcement
officials, including customized company or industry
briefings.
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Public
relations benefits that acknowledge the high degree of
corporate citizenship demonstrated by membership in CEPP,
thereby enhancing public, business, and governmental
awareness value for your company.
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Private
Sector Benefits
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Enhance short- and long-term strategic planning.
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Increase the level of emergency preparedness in the
business community.
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Understand the capabilities and limitations of first
responders to allow identification of shortfalls or
gaps.
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Strengthen relationships with government agencies.
Public
Sector Benefits
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Gain
additional resources to mitigate the impact of critical
incidents.
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Understand the business community’s risks, threats and
vulnerabilities.
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Create
a model for joint emergency response and recovery
through utilization of the Incident Command System and
National Incident Management System.
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Establish preplanning with businesses for continuity of
operations planning.
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Strengthen relationships with the private sector.
Public
and Private Sector Benefits
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Identify and share private resources through the use of
the CONNECT Colorado Resource Registry.
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Conduct risk assessments to identify critical business
functions and community needs.
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Identify and enhance critical infrastructure protection.
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Implement mitigation measures to reduce the impact of
disasters.
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Upgrade response capability through public/private
coordination in the development of disaster plans.
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Jointly exercise continuity of operations plans.
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Facilitate business resumption and recovery.
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Manage
critical incidents to minimize economic losses.
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Ensure
continuity of community by working with public agencies
and businesses – across industry sectors – to create
robust, all-hazards disaster management capabilities
throughout the state.
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Gain a
venue to influence and strengthen the early planning,
doctrine, exercise and execution of government response
in Colorado.
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Improve Colorado’s business climate by building safer,
more resilient communities.
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Build
trust and enhance relationships between public and
private sector.
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How Can
I Become a Partner?
To find
out how your organization can become a Partner or to be
added to our
Distribution list for news and events, please contact us at
720-988-0143
csmencer@comcast.net
or
303-522-8138
psillars@q.mail
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