What Are Core Capabilities?

The core capabilities are:

  • Distinct critical elements necessary to achieve the National Preparedness Goal.
  • Essential for the execution of each mission area: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
  • Developed and sustained through the combined efforts of the whole community.
National Preparedness Goal: Core Capabilities

Planning, public information and warning, and operational coordination are part of all five of the core capabilities.

Select this link to review the 31 core capabilities.