Our mandate is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation. (FEMA, Strategic Plan, November 2007, p. 5) Thus: (1) Preparedness (2) Protection (3) Response (4) Recovery (5) Mitigation