"...a national crisis communications capability that is reliable and survivable with robust processes and systems that will serve command, control and coordination operations among federal, state, tribal, territories, and local governments. In a crisis, it will enable the President and other national leaders to make informed decisions, and coordinate efforts appropriately. The NCCC offers an interconnectivity solution inclusive of Katrina Lessons Learned recommendations. DHS has been designated the executive agent for coordinating the development, operation, and maintenance of the NCCC, with support from the Department of Defense and the interagency community". (DHS, Budgetin- Brief FY 2008, 2007, p. 82)