2017 national preparedness report

This report summarizes progress made in the U.S. in building resilience, including for human-induced and natural disasters, across five mission areas: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. The report identifies cross-cutting findings that apply across the mission areas, as well as key findings for each individual mission area. The report offers all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, and the public practical insights into preparedness to support decisions about program priorities, resource allocation, and community actions.

The report offers 30 key findings that highlight successes and challenges across the five mission areas. The key findings are based on the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from all levels of government and the private and nonprofit sectors. Several criteria contribute to the identification of findings—including quantitative data that show trends over time, demonstrated progress in establishing or implementing national-level strategies and policies, and significant shifts in resources to support preparedness. The sections below highlight selected key findings that address areas that may be of high public interest.