Core Capabilities
Below is a pictorial representation of seven sample core capabilities within their respective mission areas, with a focus on those capabilities that are most relevant for public health and healthcare planning. Click on each capability to read the description as well as examples of actions and resources.
All Mission Areas
Public Information and
Warning
Warning
Mitigation
Community
Resilience
Resilience
Response
Critical
Transportation
Transportation
Mass Care
Services
Services
Public Health,
Healthcare, and
Emergency Medical
Services
Healthcare, and
Emergency Medical
Services
Recovery
Health and Social
Services
Services
Housing
Public Information and Warning | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to effectively relay information regarding any threat or hazard, as well as the actions being taken and the assistance being made available, as appropriate." |
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Community Resilience | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Enable the recognition, understanding, communication of, and planning for risk and empower individuals and communities to make informed risk management decisions necessary to adapt to, withstand, and quickly recover from future incidents." |
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Critical Transportation | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Provide transportation (including infrastructure access and accessible transportation services) for response priority objectives, including the evacuation of people and animals, and the delivery of vital response personnel, equipment, and services into the affected areas." |
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Mass Care Services | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Provide life-sustaining and human services to the affected population, to include hydration, feeding, sheltering, temporary housing, evacuee support, reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies." |
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Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Provide lifesaving medical treatment via Emergency Medical Services and related operations and avoid additional disease and injury by providing targeted public health, medical, and behavioral health support, and products to all affected populations." |
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Health and Social Services | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Restore and improve health and social services capabilities and networks to promote the resilience, independence, health (including behavioral health), and well-being of the whole community." |
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Housing | ||
Description | Planning Actions | Planning Resources |
"Implement housing solutions that effectively support the needs of the whole community and contribute to its sustainability and resilience." |
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