The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its partners recently released the 2012 National Preparedness Report, a presentation designed to identify progress the nation has made in areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Overall, the report found that the nation has increased its collective preparedness, not only from external threats, but also for natural and technological hazards.
The report reflect the progress the U.S. has made in addressing opportunities for improvement identified after events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. For example, the 9/11 attacks revealed limited information sharing across the government and the private sector, but since that time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a national network of fusion centers and has standardized policies. In addition, DHS has been closely coordinating with the Joint Terrorism Task Forces for sharing information across the whole community.
The report looked at 31 core capabilities needed to achieve the National Preparedness Goal across the five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. It was written in close coordination with leaders of federal departments and agencies, and reflects input from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, private and nonprofit sector partners, and the general public.
To access a copy of the report, please visit:
FEMA: 2012 National Preparedness Report
FEMA: National Preparedness Report: National Preparedness Fact Sheet
Media report:
New York Times: U.S. Study Cites Worries on Readiness for Cyberattacks (3 MAY 12)
Background Information:
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security: National Preparedness Goal (September 2011)
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