Course Overview Community members are the key to our Nation's preparedness and resilience. As such, we need to: -Support the development of prepared, vigilant, and engaged communities. -Foster strategic partnerships among: -The private sector. -Nongovernmental organizations. -Foundations. -Community-based organizations. The purpose of this course is to present a model program for community preparedness. In addition, resources materials are available to help organizations conduct simple preparedness activities for everyone. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: -Identify the definition of preparedness. -Describe the role of individuals and households in preparedness. -Identify community preparedness principles. -Describe the purpose of community-based preparedness activities. -Identify the steps for planning and conducting a community-based preparedness program. -Identify resources for supporting community-based preparedness programs. Primary Audience Whole community including emergency management personnel and representatives of faith-based and nonprofit organizations.