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Preparedness Principles

Sound principles that help us understand risks, make better decisions, and adapt.

Core Foundations

Preparedness begins long before supplies are purchased or plans are made. It begins with how we think, how we evaluate risk, and how we make decisions.

The articles in this section explore the principles that form the foundation of practical preparedness. While equipment and supplies are important, they are only as effective as the decisions behind them.

If you’re new to AHTrimble.com, I recommend beginning with the Core Foundations below. They provide the foundation for everything else in the Preparedness Principles section.

  1. Categorizing Emergencies
  2. Setting Priorities / L.I.P.S.
  3. The 7 Common Risks/Threats
  4. Threats, Risk, Matrix & Mitigation (4 part series)
  5. Situational Awareness (SA) – (5 part series)
  6. Objective & Priorities (2 part series)

Explore by Topic

Many preparedness principles overlap. An article may appear in more than one topic when it addresses multiple concepts. Start wherever your interests lead—or simply work your way through every topic.

Situational Awareness

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Risk/Threat Assessment & Decision Making

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Planning

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Human Behavior

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Leadership & Organization

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