6 U.S. Code § 742

6 U.S. Code § 742 is about National preparedness. It is under Part A (National Preparedness System) of Subchapter II (Comprehensive Preparedness System) of Chapter 2 (National Emergency Management) of Title 6 (Domestic Security) of the Code.

In order to prepare the Nation for all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, the President, consistent with the declaration of policy under section 5195 of title 42 and title V of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311 et seq.), as amended by this Act, shall develop a national preparedness goal and a national preparedness system.