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Department of Homeland Security - DHS Organization URL(s) www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index.jsp Other Contact Information Nebraska Avenue Center Washington, DC Description The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. Online Resources Home Fire Safety Fact Sheets http://www.usfa.fema.gov/public/factsheets/safety.shtm Ready.gov http://www.ready.gov/index.html Related Topics Emergency Disaster Bioterrorism Review Date Mon Aug 30, 2004

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