Just two weeks ago, Florida homeland security officials tried to assure the public that the state's power plants, water facilities and other infrastructure are safe. Now the federal homeland security chief says Florida's plans might not be good enough. . .
Just two weeks ago, Florida homeland security officials tried to assure the public that the state's power plants, water facilities and other infrastructure are safe. Now the federal homeland security chief says Florida's plans might not be good enough.

Tom RidgeHomeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge addressed the nation's utilities commissioners on Wednesday, telling them that security is not yet good enough at many critical facilities like power plants.

Ridge said that effective immediately, his department would put an increased emphasis on protecting the nation's infrastructure -- especially telecommunications and utilities -- both of which could be prime terrorist targets according to the federal government.