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Studying the Asymmetric Threat
“NPS provides high-quality, relevant and unique advanced education and research programs that increase the combat effectiveness of the Naval Services, other Armed Forces of the U.S. and our partners, to enhance our national security.”
- NPS Mission Statement
“In addition to facing enemies on traditional battlefields, the United States must now be prepared for asymmetric threats… These threats and hazards include terrorism, natural disasters, large-scale cyber attacks, and pandemics… To succeed, we must update, balance, and integrate all of the tools of American power and work with our allies and partners to do the same.”
- National Security Strategy, 2010
Southwest Wildfires$1 billion
Southern Plains Drought$12 billion
Midwest Flooding$2 billion
Mississippi River Flooding$4 billion
Tornadoes$28.7 billion (7 events)
Hurricane Irene$7.6 billion
Groundhog Day Blizzard$1.8 billion
Source: National Climatic Data Center, NOAA
In 2011, the U.S. endured 14 separate weather and climate disasters causing over $1 billion in damage
Despite improvements in disaster mitigation and warning efforts, disaster costs are rising rapidly due to increased urbanization and the inherent complexity of integrated infrastructure.
- GDIN Disaster Information Task Force, 1997
Tropical Storm Lee$1.3 billion
The Rising Cost of Disaster
Lessons Learned: Planning
Even small businesses have the resources to develop an effective plan
There are a number of tools and many templates available for businesses to use
A plan ensures effective and economical allocation of resources for the maximum benefit and protection of persons and property
Only the most unique threats require unique planning considerations
Deliberate planning accomplishes much of the work that would need to be done in response to a disaster
Lessons Learned: Interdependency
You don’t have to be the target to be a victim
Everybody is dependent on critical infrastructure
Everybody is connected over a network
Everybody is dependent on vendors and suppliers
Everybody’s business counts on customers
The efforts of your organization to plan for resiliency can be undermined by those to which you are connected
Lessons Learned: Community
The small business community is typically too concerned with day-to-day operations to assign priority to planning and preparation
Solutions must be cost-effective and simple
A whole community approach must be reinforced
Small businesses must assume that nobody is coming to help in a disaster
Leverage the strengths of your neighbors and partners
You will have to share resources with those who have similar requirements
Get creative