"Target preparedness levels represent suggested levels of capability that may be needed to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events that demand a multi-level, multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary response. Stakeholder working groups suggested Target Capability preparedness levels based on an analysis of the circumstances and consequences described in the National Planning Scenarios and the planning factors". (DHS, TCL, 2007, p. 9) National Preparedness Levels for Capabilities (1) The Target Capability preparedness levels estimate what may be needed should major events exceed the capacity of any single jurisdiction. (2) Responsibility for meeting Target Capability preparedness levels can be shared across government and non-government entities. (3) Many of the resource estimates are not standing requirements - they would be assembled when and where they are needed. (4) Assessments of current capabilities against target levels can provide an indication of relative preparedness. (DHS, TCL, 2007, p. 10)