(a) EstablishmentThe President, acting through the Administrator, shall complete, revise, and update, as necessary, a national preparedness goal that defines the target level of preparedness to ensure the Nation’s ability to prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
(b) National Incident Management System and National Response PlanThe national preparedness goal, to the greatest extent practicable, shall be consistent with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 2— NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER II— COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM
Part A— National Preparedness System
§ 743. National preparedness goal
§ 744. Establishment of national preparedness system
§ 745. National planning scenarios
§ 746. Target capabilities and preparedness priorities
§ 747. Equipment and training standards
§ 748a. Prioritization of facilities
§ 749. Comprehensive assessment system
§ 750. Remedial action management program