EO 14239

Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness

National SecurityGovernment Reform

Summary

This executive order directs the federal government to shift emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience responsibilities toward state and local governments. It requires the development of a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days and mandates reviews of existing federal policies on critical infrastructure, national continuity, and disaster response within 180-240 days.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes a policy prioritizing state, local, and individual roles in national preparedness and resilience instead of federal-led approaches
  • 2Requires development of a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days and reviews of multiple federal policies on critical infrastructure, continuity, and disaster response within 180-240 days
  • 3Directs shift from 'all-hazards' approach to 'risk-informed' approach in infrastructure planning and federal emergency management
  • 4Specifically excludes policies related to 'misinformation,' 'disinformation,' or 'cognitive infrastructure' from the critical infrastructure review, referring them to be handled separately

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.