Preparedness definition

Preparedness means any activity taken in advance of an emergency or disaster that improves emergency readiness posture and develops or expands operational capabilities. Examples of preparedness activities include, but are not limited to, continuity of government, emergency alert and warning systems, emergency communications, emergency operations centers, comprehensive countywide emergency operations plans, emergency public information materials, exercise of plans and systems, hazard analysis, mutual aid agreements, resource management, and the training and equipping of personnel.

Preparedness means the state of readiness to deal with a threatening disaster situation or disaster and the effects thereof;

Preparedness means actions taken and programs and systems developed prior to a disaster/emergency to support and enhance response to and recovery from a disaster.

Examples of Preparedness in a sentence

• The purpose of the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA) is to provide state funds to assist local grovernments in preparing for all hazards as authorized by Section 252.373, Florida Statutes.

• The Recipient shall use the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (“EMPA”) Trust Fund monies authorized by this Agreement in order to complete the tasks outlined in the Scope of Work (Attachment A).

• Recipient shall support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas described in the National Preparedness Goal.

• Establish a defined and designated secure location and storage area for Preparedness and 21 Response Equipment.

• The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell is a component organization within the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP).

More Definitions of Preparedness

Preparedness means a state of readiness and capability of human and material means, structures, communities and organisations enabling them to ensure an effective rapid response to a disaster, obtained as a result of action taken in advance;

Preparedness means a state of readiness and capability to ensure an effective rapid response to a significant or large-scale cybersecurity incident, obtained as a result of risk assessment and monitoring actions taken in advance;

Preparedness means a state of readiness and capability of human and material means enabling them to ensure an effective rapid response to an emergency, obtained as a result of action taken in advance;

Preparedness means actions that involve a combination of planning, resources, training, exercising, and organizing to build, sustain, and improve operational capabilities. Preparedness is the process of identifying the personnel, training, and equipment needed for a wide range of potential incidents, and developing jurisdiction – specific plans for delivering capabilities when needed for an incident. U.S. General Services Administration, Disaster Purchasing FAQs.

Preparedness means actions that may include, but are not limited to planning, resourcing, training, exercising, and organizing to build, sustain, and improve operational disaster response capabilities. Preparedness also includes the process of identifying the personnel, training, and equipment needed for a wide range of potential incidents, and developing jurisdiction-specific plans for delivering capabilities when needed for an incident.

Preparedness means the actions taken by hospital administration and health care workers to prevent a single act of violence or acts of violence generally.

Preparedness means the development of plans, the stockpiling and inventory of critical resources, the organization and training of response personnel, and the exercise of plans.