"CREATING A CULTURE OF PREPAREDNESS: The second element of our continuing transformation for homeland security perhaps will be the most profound and enduring-the creation of a Culture of Preparedness. A new preparedness culture must emphasize that the entire Nation-Federal, State, and local governments; the private sector; communities; and individual citizens-shares common goals and responsibilities for homeland security. In other words, our homeland security is built upon a foundation of partnerships. And these partnerships must include shared understanding of at least four concepts: (1) The certainty of future catastrophes; (2) The importance of initiative; (3) The roles of citizens and other homeland security stakeholders in preparedness; and (4) The roles of each level of government and the private sector in creating a prepared Nation". (White House. The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina - Lessons Learned, Chapter 6 "Transforming National Preparedness," February 2006)