Research Guides: Homeland Security & Emergency Management: Find Government Information

Data from the Federal Government

Data.gov
Data.gov is a citizen-friendly platform that provides access to Federal datasets. With a searchable data catalog, Data.gov helps the public find, access, and download non-sensitive Government data and tools in a variety of formats.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.

U.S. Census Bureau & American Fact Finder
The U.S. Census Bureau offers the most comprehensive demographic data for the United States. The site includes information and statistics on the nation's population, housing, business and manufacturing activity, international trade, farming, and state and local governments.

U.S. Government Printing Office (FDSys)
Provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Government Homeland Security Offices

United States Department of Homeland Security
Web site of the new federal agency, with news, threat advisory status, and information on the organization of the agency, sections on travel and transportation, immigration, threats and protection, and emergencies and disasters, with a link to a special section on citizen preparedness.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA's mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
U.S. Fire Administration
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)

State Homeland Security Offices

Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency's (GEMA's) mission is to provide a "comprehensive and aggressive all‐hazards approach to homeland security initiatives, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and special events in order to protect life and property and prevent and/or reduce negative impacts of terrorism and natural disasters in Georgia." The GEMA website provides a wide range of information of interest to Georgia Citizens, Emergency Managers and Elected Officials.