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FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 The capabilities-based planning process makes sign cant use of the TCL which provides additional levels of detail on the underlying tasks and resources for achieving these capabilities. Each level of government or geographic area will not be expected to develop and maintain a1l3? capabilities to the same level. Capability-based planning necessitates the prioritization of resources and initiatives among the various capabilities. Given limited time and resources, jurisdictions will be expected to target their planning efforts on the most critical capability gaps. The expectation will vary based upon the risk and needs of different levels of government and geographic areas. For example, basic capability levels may be expected of a low-population jurisdiction, while more advanced levels of capability may be expected of a group of jurisdictions, an entire State, or the Federal government. Consequently, incremental organizational and operational change is required across agencies, disciplines and jurisdictions _ and across State lines. Mutual aid agreements, inter-organizational linkages (including authorities, agencies, non-governmental partners and individual citizens), information sharing, and collaboration become critical elements of the new preparedness landscape. The Goal represents an all-hazards approach to preparedness. This all-hazards approach takes into consideration the special emphasis the NRP places in preparing for threats with the greatest risk of mass casualties, massive property loss, and immense social disruption, having significant national impact, requiring significant information sharing, resource coordination and assistance. As described above, catastrophic events in particular are defined in the NRP as any natural, technical, or manmade incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions. All catastrophic events are considered Incidents of National Significance. The National Planning Scenarios listed in the Goal were designed to illustrate the potential scope, magnitude, and complexity of a range of events including terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Terrorist attacks and natural or man-made disasters share numerous common characteristics. Many capabilities are common to all-hazards - whether a natural disaster, a technical accident, or a terrorist attack - including on-site incident management and search and rescue. E. The National Preparedness Goal and the FY 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Over the next year, focus will be placed on significantly improving or enhancing capabilities supporting the National Priorities listed in the Goal, as building blocks for a National Preparedness System. Figure 2 below shows the FY 2006 process of implementing the Goal. PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFFICE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 13