National preparedness is a shared responsibility—everyone has a role to play to ensure that our nation can address its greatest risks. The first step is to understand the National Preparedness Goal. Once familiar with the goal, you're ready to learn more. 

You'll find resources and information in the links below:

• National Preparedness System – Outlines an organized process for the nation's preparedness efforts. 
• National Incident Management System – Provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide organizations in managing all types of incidents. 
• National Planning Frameworks – Represents an important step forward in describing how all levels of government, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and the public at-large work together to build and sustain the capabilities we need to prevent, protect, mitigate against, respond to and recover from those threats and hazards. 
• National Preparedness Report – Released annually, this report shows our nation's progress on the goal—our strengths and opportunities for improvement.

FEMA

National Preparedness System

National Incident Management System

National Planning Frameworks

National Preparedness Report