How are exercises, audits and tests used to improve resilience?Exercises help build preparedness for threats and hazards by providing a low-risk,cost-effective environment to:Test and validate plans, policies, procedures and capabilitiesIdentify resource requirements, capability gaps, strengths, areas forimprovement, and potential best practicesFEMA supports the nation’s exercise activities through two programs administered bytheNational Exercise Division.The National Exercise Program (NEP)Consists of a two-year cycle of exercises across the nation that examine and validatecapabilities in all preparedness mission areas, guided by strategic priorities set bythe National Security Council’s Principals Committee.Provides design, development, conduct, and evaluation support for individualexercises to state, local, tribal, territorial, and other whole community partners.Coordinates exercise activities among federal interagency partners.
