Name and define each component of the preparedness cycle. What is a HVA, and why is conducting this assessment so important to preparedness? What is the whole-of-community approach to preparedness? What specific piece of legislation calls for the whole-of-community approach? Describe a recent emergency event where the whole-of-community approach was utilized to ensure proper response to the event. .

1. Name and define each component of the preparedness cycle. What is a HVA, and why is
conducting this assessment so important to preparedness? What is the whole-of-community
approach to preparedness? What specific piece of legislation calls for the whole-of-community
approach? Describe a recent emergency event where the whole-of-community approach was
utilized to ensure proper response to the event.