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Incident of National Significance

Date of Publication:

4/14/2016

Definition:

A high-impact event that requires an extensive and well coordinated multiagency response to save lives, minimize damage, and provide the basis for long-term community and economic recovery. As the principal federal official for domestic incident management, the Secretary of Homeland Security declares incidents of national significance (in consultation with other departments and agencies as appropriate).

Source of Definition:

Last Updated: August 16, 2022
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