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{{definition|A capability is the ability and capacity of people, functions, processes and/or infrastructure to undertake required actions or activities. <ref> [http://www.risknz.org.nz/files/3114/0868%2F4596%2F5050-2010.pdf Australia AS NZS 5050 (2010)]</ref>}}
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{{definition|A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular [[threat]] or [[hazard]]. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61046/EP_Glossary_amends_18042012_0.pdf Glossary - Revision to Emergency Preparedness, Cabinet Office (2012)]</ref>}}
 
{{definition|A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular [[threat]] or [[hazard]]. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61046/EP_Glossary_amends_18042012_0.pdf Glossary - Revision to Emergency Preparedness, Cabinet Office (2012)]</ref>}}

Revision as of 10:42, 29 May 2015

Definitions

European Definitions

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Other International Definitions

National Definitions

Australia

A capability is the ability and capacity of people, functions, processes and/or infrastructure to undertake required actions or activities. [1]


United Kingdom

A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular threat or hazard. [2]


United States

Capability is the means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective. [3]


Standard Definition

See also

  • Emergency
  • Emergency Management
  • Incident
  • Response

Notes