Preparedness is the second phase of emergency management and involves a persistent drive towards achieving a constant state of readiness among EMD, our public safety partners and other response agencies. 

The preparedness phase focuses on the collaborative development of plans designed to share resources and information during any emergency or disaster. In addition, the preparedness phase involves appropriate training, equipment procurement, and exercises. Exercises and real-world responses establishes a plan evaluation period, resulting in lessons learned and corrective actions.