Preparedness

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021964",
  "term": "Preparedness",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk. Within NIMS, preparedness focuses on the following elements: planning; procedures and protocols; training and exercises; personnel qualifications, licensure, and certification; and equipment certification.",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Improvement Plan Glossary at http://emilms.fema.gov/IS200b/glossary.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/preparedness/"
}