"To develop, disseminate, and promote knowledge, tools, and practices for earthquake risk reduction - through coordinated, multi disciplinary interagency partnerships among the NEHRP agencies and their stakeholders - that improve the nation's earthquake-resilience in public safety, economic strength, and national security". (NEHRP, Strategic Plan for the NEHRP Fiscal Years 2008-2012, April 2008 Draft, p. v)