New Jersey § app:a-9

§ app:a-9.

The primary duties of the task force shall include, but not be limited to: a. The development of proposals to preserve, protect and sustain domestic security

and to ensure a comprehensive program of domestic preparedness. The task force shall formulate proposals for operational plans relative to domestic

security, using inter-agency expertise, coordination and resource planning to meet

and address the need to prevent terrorist attacks, to mitigate their impact, and to

prepare and plan for the various responses required in the event of a terrorist attack. In carrying out this function, the task force shall identify and assess potential

risks to the domestic security and well-being of New Jersey's citizens, including

risks to, and disruptions of, essential State and local infrastructures, transportation

networks, public and private telecommunications and information networks, financial

systems and networks, the delivery and availability of essential health care services,

and the potential impact of terroristic chemical, biological and nuclear attacks or

sabotage. b. The development, implementation and management of comprehensive responses to any

terrorist attack or any other technological disaster and the effective administration,

management and coordination of remediation and recovery actions and responses following

any such attack or disaster. In this regard, the task force shall be charged with managing responses in accordance

with the State Emergency Operations Plan and serve as an all-hazards response center. The disaster remediation, recovery and response functions performed by the task

force shall supplement those disaster relief functions currently performed by the

Office of Emergency Management in the Division of State Police, which shall continue

in its current capacity, subject to the direction and supervision of the Superintendent

of State Police. The task force and Office of Emergency Management shall coordinate and consult with

each other on the performance of their respective remediation, recovery and relief

functions.