ABSTRACT
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 374 Strategy Defined .......................................................................................................................... 374 Why Develop a Strategy? ........................................................................................................... 375
Justification of Program and Projects .................................................................................. 375 Mandated Goals and Objectives .......................................................................................... 376 Program Development and Direction ................................................................................. 376 Work Plans and Assignments ............................................................................................... 376
Elements of the Strategy............................................................................................................. 376 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 377 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................. 377 Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................... 377 Organizational Values............................................................................................................ 378 Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................. 378 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 379 Standards ................................................................................................................................. 379
State Emergency Management Standards ..................................................................... 379 NIMS Requirements ..........................................................................................................380 Emergency Management Accreditation Program ........................................................ 381
Goal and Initiative Development ......................................................................................... 382 Planning Team ................................................................................................................... 382
Format and Structure of Strategy Document .....................................................................383 Developing Strategic Goals ...................................................................................................385 Constructing Strategic Initiatives ......................................................................................... 387
This book is focused on soft targets, and the prevention, mitigation, and preparedness aspects surrounding soft targets and their exposure to terrorist attacks and other multiple hazards. Soft target planning is often done as part of an overall Emergency Management program or Business Continuity program. This chapter will discuss how strategies can be developed to establish or enhance these programs.
