The State of Indiana created the District concept as a preparedness tool as many emergencies cross jurisdictional lines and can affect a particular region.  The intent of the district is to provide an environment where collaborative planning can be made for a strategic and efficient timely response.  The state has been divided into 10 districts that are comprised of District Planning Councils, District Oversight Planning Councils, and District Task Forces.  For more information on the District concept please visit the state's website at http://www.in.gov/dhs/2797.htm.  A program overview guide can be found by clicking here, it is also available in powerpoint.      
District Planning Council  

The District Planning Council (DPC) is comprised of local emergency responders, emergency managers, and representatives from key agencies.  The DPC does not act as a response agency, rather as a planning and preparedness entity.  The purpose of the district is to plan, organize, and manage critical emergency response on a regional level.  Since the structure of the overall district organization includes multiple jurisdictions, disciplines, and agencies they are better able to provide a template for achieving strategic goals and objectives at the local level.  

DPC has several focal points which it strives to achieve:
     -Conduct District Homeland Security and Preparedness  Assessments
     -Develop and implement a District Homeland Security Strategy
     -Develop Crisis Communication and Public Information Plan
     -Develop and implement District Mutual Aid Agreement
     -Develop and implement District Training and Exercise Program
     -Sponsor and support District grant and resource coordination

District 3 Includes:
     Adams County    
     Allen County
     DeKalb County      
     Huntington County
     LaGrange County     
     Miami County 
     Noble County     
     Steuben County
     Wabash County      
     Wells County
     Whitley County

District 3 meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month, beginning at 10 am in the EOC of the Public Safety Academy (PSA).  The PSA is located at 7602 Patriot Crossing, behind the Walmart and Menards at the Southtown Centre.  

 DPC Legal Issues
 DPC White Paper
 Indiana District Planning Council Guidance
 District Crisis Communications Guide and Template
 District Mutual Aid Agreement Template
 District Strategic Plan Template
 District 3 2009 Activities Calendar
 District 3 Deliverables with Timelines
 
District Planning Oversight Committee

The District Planning Oversight Committee (DPOC) includes the President the County Commissioners for each county within the District and the Mayor or Town Board President of the most populated city or town from each county within the District.  The purpose of the DPOC is to select members for the DPC and provide executive oversight, support, and guidance for their operations.

 Elected Officials Flyer

District Task Force

The District Task Force (DTF) is comprised of a group of specialized emergency responders that are strategically located throughout the state.  This group is managed through a cooperative effort of several jurisdictions.  The DTF develops strike teams in the following areas:
     -Incident Management
     -Search and Rescue
     -Hazardous Analysis
     -Mass Casualty
     -Force Protection
  
 District Response Task Force Development Plan
 District Response Task Force Grant Program Guidance