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based on a current risk assessment and utilize information gathered during the validation process. These reviews wilt provide a means to examine preparedness analyses; determine priorities; direct preparedness actions; and calibrate goals and objectives. Additional considerations Strengthening Governance Integration DHS preparedness grant programs are intended to support the core capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery that are necessary to prepare for incidents that pose the greatest risk to the Nation's security. Each program reflects the Department's intent to build and sustain an integrated network of national capabilities across all levels of government and the whole community. Disparate governance structures must be integrated and refined to ensure resources are targeted to support the most critical needs of a community based on risk driven, capabilities -based planning. Strong and inclusive governance systems better ensure that disparate finding streams are coordinated and applied for maximum impact. DHS requires that all governance processes that guide the allocation of preparedness grant funds adhere to the following guiding principles: • Coordination of Investments — resources must be allocated to address the most critical capability needs as identified in their SPR and coordinated among affected preparedness stakeholders. • Transparency — stakeholders must be provided visibility on how preparedness grant fiords are allocated and distributed, and for what purpose. • Substantive Local Involvement— the tools and processes that are used to inform the critical priorities which DHS grants support must include local government representatives. At the State and regional level, local risk assessments must be included in the overarching analysis to ensure that all threats and hazards are accounted for. • Flexibility with Accountability — recognition of unique preparedness gaps at the local level, as well as maintaining and sustaining existing capabilities. • Support of Regional Coordination — recognition of inter /intra -State partnerships and dependencies at the State and regional level, and within metropolitan areas. 27 Appendix A- FY 2014 EMPG Program Priorities