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=== National Definitions === | === National Definitions === | ||
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<big>The term "National Preparedness" refers to</big> | <big>The term "National Preparedness" refers to</big> | ||
{{definition|the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to [[prevention|prevent]], protect against, [[mitigation|mitigate]] the effects of, [[response|respond]] to, and [[recovery|recover]] from those [[threat|threats]] that pose the greatest [[risk]] to the [[security]] of the Nation <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparedness Presidential Policy Directive /PPD-8: National Preparedness, March 30, 2011]</ref>.}} | {{definition|the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to [[prevention|prevent]], protect against, [[mitigation|mitigate]] the effects of, [[response|respond]] to, and [[recovery|recover]] from those [[threat|threats]] that pose the greatest [[risk]] to the [[security]] of the Nation <ref> [http://www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparedness Presidential Policy Directive /PPD-8: National Preparedness, March 30, 2011]</ref>.}} | ||
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+ | {{definition|A continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response<ref> [http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf National Incident Management Plan (core)]</ref>. }}Within the National Incident Management System, preparedness focuses on the following elements: planning; procedures and protocols; training and exercises; personnel qualification and certification; and equipment certification. | ||
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===Standard Definition=== | ===Standard Definition=== |
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Definitions
European Definitions
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
Preparedness action is carried out within the context of Disaster Risk Management and aims to build the capacities needed to efficiently manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from response through to sustained recovery. Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster risks and good linkages with early warning systems, and includes such activities as contingency planning, stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated training and field exercises. These must be supported by formal institutional, legal and budgetary capacities. The related term “readiness” describes the ability to quickly and appropriately respond when required.
National Definitions
United States
DHS
The term "National Preparedness" refers to
NIMS
Within the National Incident Management System, preparedness focuses on the following elements: planning; procedures and protocols; training and exercises; personnel qualification and certification; and equipment certification.