CISA, in collaboration with the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security, has initiated the groundbreaking Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP), marking a significant step towards strengthening critical infrastructure resilience and fostering collaborative efforts.
The primary objective of the CISA RRAP is to cultivate a comprehensive understanding and promote actionable measures among both public and private sector entities to fortify the resilience of a region’s critical infrastructure.
Key to the success of RRAP is the establishment of partnerships encompassing federal, state, local, and territorial government agencies, as well as private sector organizations spanning various disciplines.
Objective of CISA RRAP
Engagement within the RRAP framework encompasses a diverse array of stakeholders, including private sector facility owners and operators, industry associations, emergency response and recovery entities, utility providers, transportation authorities, planning commissions, law enforcement agencies, academic institutions, and research centers.
The CISA RRAP process typically unfolds over the course of a year, involving meticulous data collection and analysis concerning the critical infrastructure within the designated region.
Subsequently, ongoing technical support is provided to augment the resilience of identified infrastructure components. Each RRAP project is tailored to accommodate a spectrum of analytical activities, fostering invaluable information exchange opportunities.
The overarching objective of CISA RRAP is encapsulated in the culmination of its activities: the Resiliency Assessment report.
This comprehensive document encapsulates project outcomes and insights, delineating key regional resilience gaps and offering actionable strategies to address these deficiencies.
Goals of CISA RRAP
The goals of the CISA RRAP program are multi-faceted, aiming to:
- Resolve existing knowledge gaps pertaining to infrastructure security and resilience.
- Facilitate informed risk management decisions among stakeholders.
- Identify avenues and strategies to fortify infrastructure resilience.
- Cultivate and enhance critical partnerships spanning public and private sectors.
The insights gleaned from CISA RRAP Resiliency Assessments serve as a pivotal resource for facility owners, regional entities, and government agencies. By leveraging the findings, stakeholders can strategically channel investments toward equipment, planning initiatives, training endeavors, and infrastructure development endeavors.
This strategic approach is instrumental in augmenting the resilience and security not only of critical infrastructure but also of the surrounding communities and entire regions at large.
The launch of the Regional Resiliency Assessment Program highlights a concerted effort to bolster critical infrastructure resilience and foster collaborative engagement across diverse sectors. As CISA RRAP endeavors continue to unfold, stakeholders remain poised to harness the program’s insights to fortify infrastructure, mitigate risks, and safeguard communities against a spectrum of threats.
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