Which of the following best describes why local,state,and federal governmental agencies have started to cooperate and collaborate more closely in the last few years?

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Since the tragedy of September 11,2001,health departments have increasingly focused on emergency preparedness and response.In case of an emergency event,state and local health departments in the affected area will be expected to collect data and accurately report the situation,to respond appropriately to any type of emergency,and to ensure the safety of the residents of the immediate area,while protecting those just outside the danger zone.This goal-to enable public health agencies to anticipate,prepare for,recognize,and respond to terrorist threats or natural disasters-has required an unprecedented level of interstate and federal-local planning and cooperation among these agencies.Demonstrating outcomes and decreasing overlap of services are both important factors to consider,however,this is not the reason why increased collaboration has occurred.There has not been an increase in taxpayer complaints or unhappiness that has caused these changes to occur.

Which of the Following Best Describes Why Local,state,and Federal Governmental