National Preparedness Goal
The National Preparedness Goal sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies the core capabilities necessary to achieve that vision across the following five mission areas:
  • Prevention
  • Protection
  • Mitigation
  • Response
  • Recovery

Keep in mind, these five mission areas aid in organizing our national preparedness activities and enhance coordination of the core capabilities. Successful achievement of the National Preparedness Goal will result in 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.


Preparedness exercise