Preparedness is for everyone - businesses, civic groups, volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, and individual citizens - not just government agencies. Everyone should plan ahead for disaster. Preparedness programs have been developed to educate, promote and test preparedness.
Begin with phase 1 – Plan. To develop the plan, we don't need to begin by gathering “stuff” . . . we need to gather data, information, best practices, and other materials that will help us assess and analyze any and all potential threats. This is usually called “Risk Assessment”.
Next is phase 2 – Organize & Equip.
Next is phase 3 – Train.
Next is phase 4 – Exercise.