Overview:
The recent White House Executive Order titled Enhancing Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness marks a significant shift in national resilience strategy by emphasizing the vital role of state, local, and individual efforts in disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience. Signed by the President, the order establishes a clear federal policy directive: empower local decision-makers, streamline federal processes, and prioritize common-sense, risk-informed investments to protect American communities.
At its core, the order recognizes that preparedness is most effective when led at the local level and supported—not dictated—by the federal government. It calls for a whole-of-community approach to national resilience, encouraging partnerships between public and private sectors to address threats ranging from cyberattacks and wildfires to hurricanes and space weather.
To implement this vision, the Executive Order outlines several key actions: the creation of a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days, a comprehensive review of existing infrastructure, continuity, and preparedness policies, and the development of a National Risk Register to guide investment and planning priorities. Additionally, the order seeks to modernize the federal preparedness structure by reducing bureaucracy and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies in coordination with state and local partners.
One of the most transformative elements of the order is its call to move away from a one-size-fits-all, all-hazards approach and instead adopt a tailored, risk-informed framework. This encourages smarter use of federal funding, eliminates redundant efforts, and fosters locally led innovation.
In summary, the Executive Order represents a modernization of the national preparedness landscape—placing control, flexibility, and efficiency in the hands of those closest to the risks while improving coordination and outcomes for all Americans.
The recent White House Executive Order titled Enhancing Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness marks a significant shift in national resilience strategy by emphasizing the vital role of state, local, and individual efforts in disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience. Signed by the President, the order establishes a clear federal policy directive: empower local decision-makers, streamline federal processes, and prioritize common-sense, risk-informed investments to protect American communities.
At its core, the order recognizes that preparedness is most effective when led at the local level and supported—not dictated—by the federal government. It calls for a whole-of-community approach to national resilience, encouraging partnerships between public and private sectors to address threats ranging from cyberattacks and wildfires to hurricanes and space weather.
To implement this vision, the Executive Order outlines several key actions: the creation of a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days, a comprehensive review of existing infrastructure, continuity, and preparedness policies, and the development of a National Risk Register to guide investment and planning priorities. Additionally, the order seeks to modernize the federal preparedness structure by reducing bureaucracy and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies in coordination with state and local partners.
One of the most transformative elements of the order is its call to move away from a one-size-fits-all, all-hazards approach and instead adopt a tailored, risk-informed framework. This encourages smarter use of federal funding, eliminates redundant efforts, and fosters locally led innovation.
In summary, the Executive Order represents a modernization of the national preparedness landscape—placing control, flexibility, and efficiency in the hands of those closest to the risks while improving coordination and outcomes for all Americans.
What Is the ENDEAVOR Model?
The ENDEAVOR Model is All Hazards Consortium's flagship public-private partnership framework designed to improve resilience and preparedness through structured collaboration.
It enables state and local governments to work with the private sector to co-develop solutions around shared threats, vulnerabilities, and missions. The model is built on real-world problem solving, developing use cases, facilitated cross-sector working groups, and secure information sharing through the private sector's SISE (Sensitive Information Sharing Environment) framework. ENDEAVOR empowers communities to move from reactive disaster response to proactive, risk-informed planning and coordinated, more efficient response.
Key elements of the ENDEAVOR Model include:
The ENDEAVOR Model is All Hazards Consortium's flagship public-private partnership framework designed to improve resilience and preparedness through structured collaboration.
It enables state and local governments to work with the private sector to co-develop solutions around shared threats, vulnerabilities, and missions. The model is built on real-world problem solving, developing use cases, facilitated cross-sector working groups, and secure information sharing through the private sector's SISE (Sensitive Information Sharing Environment) framework. ENDEAVOR empowers communities to move from reactive disaster response to proactive, risk-informed planning and coordinated, more efficient response.
Key elements of the ENDEAVOR Model include:
- Joint Governance: Shared leadership and control between state/local with private sector.
- Real-World Problem Solving: Cross-sector working groups solve real-world problems together via joint planning, training, and exercises.
- Private Sector Sustained Technology: Real-time, FOIA-protected data sharing via SISE-net Information Hub.
- Resources: Practical tools, templates, and playbooks.
- Projects: Jointly funded and supported projects that support crisis preparedness, response, and infrastructure resilience.
- Alignment: Alignment with private sector investments and federal programs at FEMA, DHS, DOE, and other federal agencies.
Alignment with the White House Executive Order: Purpose and Policy
The White House Executive Order emphasizes common-sense, risk-informed investments and the empowerment of state, local, and individual preparedness efforts. The ENDEAVOR Model aligns with these principles in the following ways:
1) Preparedness is most effectively owned and managed at the State, local, and even individual levels:
2) Federal policy must support a competent, accessible, and efficient Federal Government:
3) Citizens are the immediate beneficiaries of sound local decisions and investments:
4) Empowers State, local, and individual preparedness:
5) Injects common sense into infrastructure prioritization through risk-informed decisions:
6) Supports national resilience by reducing taxpayer burdens and increasing efficiency:
7) Streamlines preparedness operations and reduces complexity:
8) Enables State and local governments to better understand, plan for, and ultimately address the needs of their citizens:
The White House Executive Order emphasizes common-sense, risk-informed investments and the empowerment of state, local, and individual preparedness efforts. The ENDEAVOR Model aligns with these principles in the following ways:
1) Preparedness is most effectively owned and managed at the State, local, and even individual levels:
- ENDEAVOR puts local leaders in charge of defining priorities and coordinating efforts with industry.
2) Federal policy must support a competent, accessible, and efficient Federal Government:
- ENDEAVOR provides direct feedback loops from the field to federal agencies to help streamline policy and funding.
3) Citizens are the immediate beneficiaries of sound local decisions and investments:
- ENDEAVOR enhances the ability of states and communities to make targeted, practical investments in resilience.
4) Empowers State, local, and individual preparedness:
- ENDEAVOR builds permanent public-private relationships and planning frameworks that elevate local capabilities
5) Injects common sense into infrastructure prioritization through risk-informed decisions:
- The ENDEAVOR model uses real-world use cases and data to drive investment decisions that reflect actual risk.
6) Supports national resilience by reducing taxpayer burdens and increasing efficiency:
- By leveraging private sector input and reducing duplication, ENDEAVOR minimizes costs and improves outcomes.
7) Streamlines preparedness operations and reduces complexity:
- ENDEAVOR creates repeatable templates, tools, and working group structures that simplify collaboration.
8) Enables State and local governments to better understand, plan for, and ultimately address the needs of their citizens:
- ENDEAVOR directly supports this goal through targeted planning, exercises, and solution development across sectors.