For what specific threats (man-made or natural) has their agency prepared? (There will likely be different focuses in different areas of the country.) How have they partnered with other local government agencies (i.e., law enforcement, EMS, school district, etc.)? How have they partnered with private organizations within their community? To what extent do they partner with federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security? How do they engage their community in preparing for and preventing natural and/or man-made disasters?