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WASHINGTON, DC, March 25, 2004 -
ICF Consulting has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) to support creation of the Nation’s first Critical Infrastructure
Protection Plan. Through this $2.7 million, 11-month engagement,
ICF Consulting will support DHS’s Information Analysis
and Infrastructure Protection Directorate with one of the
Department's highest priorities: supporting the implementation
of Homeland Security Presidential Direction #7 on Critical
Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection.
"This program is vital to our nation's security and
we are honored to support DHS on this national priority.
Among the benefits we offer DHS is our domain knowledge of
the critical
infrastructures and key resources as well as
robust subject matter expertise in risk management, emergency
management, and homeland
security," said Anita Kellogg,
a Certified Emergency Manager and Senior Vice President with
ICF Consulting.
Uniquely suited to this project, ICF Consulting offers DHS
rich domain expertise in energy, transportation
security,
dam
safety, nuclear power, public health, emergency services,
and food safety, as well as a history of helping the government
create private and public sector partnerships that support
important national programs. ICF Consulting will work with
stakeholders in federal, state, and local government, as
well as the private sector, to help create the nation's first
Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan.
ICF Consulting offers a variety of analytical and technical
services that support each phase of the emergency management
continuum:
Our services represent the breadth and
depth of our expertise—developed through 20 years of regulatory
and operational experience in emergency preparedness, public
health, and environmental protection—with our clients’ desire
for tailored solutions.
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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