Being ready includes training and exercises as well as logistics. Government agencies at all levels have an obligation to prepare themselves and the public for emergencies. Community groups, service providers, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, are all partners in this effort. Everyone needs to be prepared. FEMA has some useful information on emergency preparedness on their web site.
Response includes the action of responding to an emergency.
Trained and equipped personnel will be required to deal with any emergency situation. Recovery is the process of returning to normal. Salvage, resumption of business processes, and repair are typical recovery tasks. It is applicable to small scale daily operational activities as well as major mobilizations. ICS, provides command center and operational staff with a standardized operational structure and common terminology.