National Preparedness System Law and Legal Definition
National Preparedness System (“system”) is a system developed by the President in order to enable the nation to meet the national preparedness goal. It is established pursuant to 6 USCS § 744. This System helps the nation to prepare itself from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.,/p>
The System includes the following components:
1.Target capabilities and preparedness priorities;
2.Equipment and training standards;
3.Training and exercises;
4.Comprehensive assessment system;
5.Remedial action management program;
6. Federal response capability inventory;
7.Reporting requirements;
8.Federal preparedness.
In order to support the System, the President ensures that each federal agency with some responsibilities that includes:
1.Meeting the national preparedness goal;
2.Communicating decision to the personnel;
3.Organizating structures that are assigned, trained, and exercised for the missions of the System;
4.Providing sufficient physical resources.
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