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Key guidance and policy related to private sector engagement in emergency management.

Robert T. Stafford Act
The Robert T. Stafford Act Robert T. Stafford is the statutory authority for most Federal disaster response activities as they relate to FEMA and FEMA programs.

Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program (PS-Prep)
The Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program is a common set of criteria for private sector preparedness, including disaster management, emergency management, and business continuity programs.

National Incident Management System (NIMS)
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to during all phases of emergency management.

National Response Framework (NRF)
The National Response Framework presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies.

National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)
National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) is a national policy for Federal departments and agencies to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure and key resources to protect them from terrorist attacks.

Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources includes assets, systems, and networks that are vital to the United States security, national economic security, public health and safety.

Long-Term Community Recovery and ESF #14

DHS Quadrennial Web Site

Preparedness Legislation and Presidential Directives

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