Studying the Asymmetric Threat “NPS provides high-quality, relevant and unique advanced education and research programs that increase the combat effectiveness of the Naval Services, other Armed Forces of the U.S. and our partners, to enhance our national security.” - NPS Mission Statement “NPS provides high-quality, relevant and unique advanced education and research programs that increase the combat effectiveness of the Naval Services, other Armed Forces of the U.S. and our partners, to enhance our national security.” - NPS Mission Statement “In addition to facing enemies on traditional battlefields, the United States must now be prepared for asymmetric threats… These threats and hazards include terrorism, natural disasters, large- scale cyber attacks, and pandemics… To succeed, we must update, balance, and integrate all of the tools of American power and work with our allies and partners to do the same.” - National Security Strategy, 2010 “In addition to facing enemies on traditional battlefields, the United States must now be prepared for asymmetric threats… These threats and hazards include terrorism, natural disasters, large- scale cyber attacks, and pandemics… To succeed, we must update, balance, and integrate all of the tools of American power and work with our allies and partners to do the same.” - National Security Strategy, 2010

Southwest Wildfires $1 billion Southern Plains Drought $12 billion Midwest Flooding $2 billion Mississippi River Flooding $4 billion Tornadoes $28.7 billion (7 events) Hurricane Irene $7.6 billion Groundhog Day Blizzard $1.8 billion Source: National Climatic Data Center, NOAA  In 2011, the U.S. endured 14 separate weather and climate disasters causing over $1 billion in damage Despite improvements in disaster mitigation and warning efforts, disaster costs are rising rapidly due to increased urbanization and the inherent complexity of integrated infrastructure. - GDIN Disaster Information Task Force, 1997 Despite improvements in disaster mitigation and warning efforts, disaster costs are rising rapidly due to increased urbanization and the inherent complexity of integrated infrastructure. - GDIN Disaster Information Task Force, 1997 Tropical Storm Lee $1.3 billion The Rising Cost of Disaster

Lessons Learned: Planning  Even small businesses have the resources to develop an effective plan  There are a number of tools and many templates available for businesses to use  A plan ensures effective and economical allocation of resources for the maximum benefit and protection of persons and property  Only the most unique threats require unique planning considerations  Deliberate planning accomplishes much of the work that would need to be done in response to a disaster

Lessons Learned: Interdependency  You don’t have to be the target to be a victim  Everybody is dependent on critical infrastructure  Everybody is connected over a network  Everybody is dependent on vendors and suppliers  Everybody’s business counts on customers  The efforts of your organization to plan for resiliency can be undermined by those to which you are connected

Lessons Learned: Community  The small business community is typically too concerned with day-to-day operations to assign priority to planning and preparation  Solutions must be cost-effective and simple  A whole community approach must be reinforced  Small businesses must assume that nobody is coming to help in a disaster  Leverage the strengths of your neighbors and partners  You will have to share resources with those who have similar requirements  Get creative