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Episode 21 · Season 1

Technical Tidbit- Prevention and Protection: Beyond the Four Phases

July 31, 2026 00:14:02

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Overview:The conversation explores the concepts of prevention and protection in emergency management, distinguishing them from traditional phases and highlighting their importance in modern preparedness. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of these mission areas and their role in creating a layered approach to resilience and safety.Takeaways:Prevention and protection complement the traditional four phases of emergency management.Understanding the distinctions between prevention and protection drives funding, planning, and capability development.Resources:National Protection Framework (FEMA)https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd_national-protection-framework-2nd-edition_051525.pdfFEMA's companion doctrine document outlining how communities protect against the greatest threats and hazards to people, infrastructure, and assets.Mission Areas and Core Capabilities (FEMA)https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/mission-core-capabilitiesFEMA's overview page explaining all five mission areas and the 32 core capabilities tied to the National Preparedness Goal.Infrastructure Security Division (CISA/DHS)https://www.cisa.gov/about/divisions-offices/infrastructure-security-divisionCISA's page on the division that leads national efforts to secure critical infrastructure through risk management and resilience-building with public and private partners.

Show Notes

Overview:

The conversation explores the concepts of prevention and protection in emergency management, distinguishing them from traditional phases and highlighting their importance in modern preparedness. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of these mission areas and their role in creating a layered approach to resilience and safety.

Takeaways:

  • Prevention and protection complement the traditional four phases of emergency management.
  • Understanding the distinctions between prevention and protection drives funding, planning, and capability development.

Resources:

National Protection Framework (FEMA)
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd_national-protection-framework-2nd-edition_051525.pdf
FEMA's companion doctrine document outlining how communities protect against the greatest threats and hazards to people, infrastructure, and assets.

Mission Areas and Core Capabilities (FEMA)
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/mission-core-capabilities
FEMA's overview page explaining all five mission areas and the 32 core capabilities tied to the National Preparedness Goal.

Infrastructure Security Division (CISA/DHS)
https://www.cisa.gov/about/divisions-offices/infrastructure-security-division
CISA's page on the division that leads national efforts to secure critical infrastructure through risk management and resilience-building with public and private partners.

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