2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §41-4254  Department duties

The department shall:

1. Formulate policies, plans and programs to enhance the ability of this state to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism and other critical hazards.

2. Develop a statewide homeland security strategy.

3. Request appropriations or grants of monies for homeland security purposes.

4. Provide to the Arizona department of homeland security coordinating council the list of appropriations or grants that are requested from the federal government for homeland security purposes.

5. Receive all monies appropriated or granted to this state by the federal government for homeland security purposes and provide to the Arizona department of homeland security coordinating council the amount of these monies and the director's determination as to the allocation of these monies to the various grantees.

6. Distribute monies to local jurisdictions and other organizations eligible under federal regulations based on criteria in the statewide homeland security strategy and federal grant guidelines.

7. Coordinate with other state and federal agencies to publish a guide for grantees that receive homeland security monies. The guide shall ensure that monies distributed by the department:

(a) Are coordinated across all levels of government.

(b) Avoid duplication of grant awards.

(c) Eliminate security gaps in every level of government.

8. Conduct preparedness training exercises to put state disaster plans into practice and identify shortcomings in the plans.

9. Assist in the development of regional response plans, including collaborative efforts with other states.

10. Partner with and involve the private sector in preparedness efforts.