"The National Preparedness Guidelines (Guidelines) are formally established upon issuance and supersede the Interim National Preparedness Goal issued on March 31, 2005. The Guidelines provide an overarching vision, tools, and priorities to shape national preparedness. The Guidelines do not include an implementation plan; implementation will occur over time through a wide range of Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial preparedness programs and activities. For example, Federal program offices will develop detailed plans that describe how their programs support Guidelines implementation in consultation with their stakeholders. Those details must be reflected in annual program guidance, in the form of measurable objectives and requirements. DHS will monitor those efforts and advise program offices and DHS leadership on progress and opportunities to improve synchronization. Implementation and feedback will inform future refinement of the Guidelines". (DHS, National Preparedness Guidelines, Appendix A, Letter of Instruction, p. 25)