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National Preparedness Goals

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The safety, security, prevention and resiliency of the United States against acts of terrorism, natural disasters and pandemics do not simply rest on the government alone, but rather the concerted effort of the whole community. The whole community is the idea that everyone, including individuals, businesses, community and faith-based groups, nonprofit organizations and all levels of government contribute to the nations preparedness goal. The National Preparedness Goal is, “A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk” (National Planning Frameworks, 2015). As a result of this, …show more content…

Though the community only has a small effect on the overall picture, they are the most vulnerable to all disasters and threats. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the community to prepare one another and assess the potential risks and hazards within their community in addition to what steps are needed to address the issues. It is this preemptive response and planning, especially in locations with historically reoccurring hazards that reduce the disaster effects and overall cost. This community-based effort conducted by community groups has the, “potential to make a significant and long-lasting contributions to reducing local vulnerability and strengthening adaptive capacities” (Allen, 2006, p. 97). One example of a community-organized group is Community Emergency Response Teams or CERT. CERTs are composed of individuals who are trained by local response agencies to have the capabilities, resources and knowledge to be first responders in their communities (Flint & Brennan, 2006). While community groups provide the means to prepare and respond to a disaster, nongovernmental and non-profit organizations are also a vital asset to the whole …show more content…

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