Our mission is to protect and preserve the safety and security of the people and communities of American Samoa, as well as to ensure the territory's resilience against various threats, both natural and man-made.
Established in the "Civil Defense Act of 2008", the ASDHS works closely with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to safeguard our territory and its people from a variety of hazards, including terrorism, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and pandemics.
Mission Statement
To plan, organize, staff, direct and control personnel resources of the office in a manner consistent with The laws of the territory and further develop and Coordinate the implementation of the territorial strategy of Homeland Security matters. To prevent terrorism and related crimes, thereby providing a safe and secure environment for the people of American Samoa.
Our commitment to working closely with our partners in the public and private sectors, sharing information and resources, is what allows your Department of Homeland Security to best serve our community. Fa'afetai tele lava for your support and teamwork in helping ASDHS keep American Samoa safe and secure.