The National Response PlanThe National Response Framework is a guide designed to help local, state, and federal governments develop functional capacity and identify resources on the basis hazard identification and risk assessment. It describes the operational structure and identifies key roles and responsibilities. It established a framework for identifying capabilities based on resources and the current situation, regardless of their size or scale. It integrates organizational structures and standardizes how the Nation, at all levels, plans to respond to incidents. The suspected terrorist attack will have long-term health, economic, social, environmental and political effects on my community. This is why it is essential that the local government's response is coordinated with that of all stakeholders. The response doctrine includes five key principles: (1) committed partnership, (2) multi-level response, (3) scalable, flexible and adaptable operational capabilities, (4) unity of effort through unified command and (5) preparation to act. . An introductory word on each follows. (Homeland Security, 2008) The National Response Plan outlines four key actions that the disaster coordinator should take. They acquire and maintain situational awareness, activate and deploy key resources and capabilities, coordinate response actions, and demobilize. Throughout the intervention, it is essential that responders have access to critical information. During initial response efforts, the situation will change quickly. Situational awareness begins at the incident site. This is why it is essential that decision-makers have access to the right information at the right time. By establishing an emergency operations center (EOC), all key responders are brought... middle of paper ... the safe return of responders and resources to their home station. The recovery process begins with the initial response effort. slows down. Recovery measures are being taken to help the public and the city return to normal daily life. The recovery process requires everyone’s contribution. In the short term, recovery is an extension of the response phase during which basic services and functions are restored. In the long term, recovery is about restoring both the personal lives of individuals and the livelihoods of the community. (Homeland Security, 2008) Works Cited Homeland Security. (2008, 12). National incident management system. Retrieved December 22, 2011 from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdfHomeland Security. (2008, 01). National response framework. Retrieved October 21, 2011 from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf