Goal A: Improve understanding of earthquake processes and impacts. Objectives (1) Advance understanding of earthquake phenomena and generation processes. (2): Advance understanding of earthquake effects on the built environment. (3) Advance understanding of social, psychological, economic factors linked to implementing risk reduction and mitigation strategies in the public and private sectors. (4): Improve post-earthquake information management. Goal B: Develop cost-effective measures to reduce earthquake impacts on individuals, the built environment, and society-at-large. (5) Assess earthquake hazards for research and practical application. (6) Develop advanced loss estimation and risk assessment tools. (7) Develop tools to improve the seismic performance of buildings and other structures. (8) Develop tools to improve the seismic performance of critical infrastructure. Goal C: Improve the earthquake resilience of communities nationwide. (9) Improve accuracy, timeliness, content of earthquake information products. (10) Develop comprehensive earthquake risk scenarios and risk assessments. (11) Support development of seismic standards and building codes and advocate their adoption and enforcement. (12) Promote implementation of earthquake-resilient measures in professional practice and in private and public policies. (13) Increase public awareness of earthquake hazards and risks. (14) Develop the nation's human resource base in earthquake safety fields. (NEHRP, Strategic Plan for the NEHRP Fiscal Years 2008-2012, April 2008 Draft, p. v)