Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness (PPD-8) describes the Nation's approach to preparing for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. National preparedness is the shared responsibility of our whole community. Every member contributes, including individuals, communities, the private and non-profit sectors, faith-based organisations, and Federal, state, and local governments. This book examines the goals and assessments of the U.S. national preparedness challenge with a focus on the core capabilities contained in the National...