What do national capability targets within THIRA serve to implement?

National capability targets within the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) framework are designed to implement emergency management strategies. These capability targets help jurisdictions identify and assess their potential hazards, risks, and the necessary capabilities needed to effectively respond to such incidents. By establishing specific targets, organizations can better align their strategies to enhance readiness, resilience, and response efforts in the face of identified threats and hazards.

Improving communication systems and developing emergency response plans are certainly crucial aspects of emergency management; however, these functions fall under the broader umbrella of the strategic framework that the national capability targets aim to enhance. Similarly, while local funding allocations are essential for implementing various components of emergency management, they are more of a logistical support mechanism rather than a strategic target itself. Thus, the focus of national capability targets is on formulating comprehensive emergency management strategies overall.