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A systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together seamlessly and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards—regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity—in order to reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment. The NIMS is the essential foundation to the [http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-system National Preparedness System (NPS)] and provides the template for the management of incidents and operations in support of all five National Planning Frameworks. Use the images below for direct links to all pages within the NIMS website. http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system
A standardized approach to incident management developed by the Department of Homeland Security. It is intended to facilitate coordination between all responders (including all levels of government with public, private, and nongovernmental organizations).

http://www.emergency-response-planning.com/blog/bid/54234/the-national-integration-center-and-nims
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Revision as of 15:58, 2 October 2018

A systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together seamlessly and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards—regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity—in order to reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment. The NIMS is the essential foundation to the National Preparedness System (NPS) and provides the template for the management of incidents and operations in support of all five National Planning Frameworks. Use the images below for direct links to all pages within the NIMS website. http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system