Abstract : The Internet Civil Defense (ICD) System is designed to substantially enhance national preparedness and response to both terrorism and natural disasters. ICD is a national (and ultimately, international) system of information sharing, education and analysis via the Internet to connect the general public, emergency responders, local and national investigative authorities, and scientific experts and public health officials around the globe in real time for the common purpose of increasing public safety and security. Development of the ICD Business Plan and Financial Plan is the result of a three-way teaming partnership between DARPA, FEMA, and the American Red Cross (ARC), working together with the Global Health Net (GHNet) Team.