Homeland Security

North Carolina faces a multitude of threats and hazards, include cyberattacks, terrorism events and natural and manmade impacts to our state's critical infrastructure. The State Homeland Security Strategy is based on a shared responsibility of preparedness. Working together across all government and private sector landscapes, we promote a safer and more resilient North Carolina.

Current Terrorism Advisory

U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Terrorism Advisory System

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection

Shields Up - Protecting Against Malicious Cyber Activity

Homeland Security Grants

Administered by NCEM, these funds help local and state agencies develop and maintain response and recovery capabilities.

Report Suspicious Activity

Know what and when to report activities to local law enforcement. Keep our communities safe.

School Safety

DPS works with multiple local and state agencies to provide training, resources and planning to protect North Carolina schools.

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Through the Department of Public Safety's operating divisions and agencies, we support local jurisdictions daily in responding to a variety of incidents and in the implementation of the state homeland security strategy.

This multi-faceted approach is implemented through collaboration with state and federal public safety, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies through our State Homeland Security Advisor Work Group:

1.   Provision of financial support to local and state partners for capability development;
2.   Strategic and operational planning and training for critical infrastructure protection;
3.   Facilitation of intelligence gathering, analysis, and effective dissemination; and
4.   Development of all-hazards response capacity at the local and state level to address a variety of threats.