The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP) is a capabilities-based program that is structured to build and sustain State and local capacity in preparedness activities.  Under this vision, HSPTAP supports the efforts of State and local homeland security personnel to

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address the full spectrum of mission areas, national priorities, and target capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines.

As capability gaps are identified, the HSPTAP addresses those needs and builds priority capabilities in the most critical areas.

The HSPTAP is designed to be an agile program that addresses present day areas of greatest State and local need; is committed to transferring and institutionalizing knowledge at the State and local level; provides a dynamic program that is responsive to national priorities; is performance based; and that effectively leverages limited resources.

HSPTAP provides direct assistance to State, regional, local, and Tribal jurisdictions, as well as other homeland security organizations, to improve their ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terrorism.