New Order Empowers States to Tackle Cyber Threats and Wildfires Efficiently
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
This new order puts State and local governments in the driver’s seat to make smart, risk-based choices that protect communities from threats like cyber attacks and natural disasters. It cuts red tape, boosts efficiency, and helps save taxpayer money by making preparedness a local priority with strong federal support. Expect a big national plan in 90 days and ongoing updates to keep America safe and ready.
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Priority: Save Taxpayer Money Locally
The order directs that State, local, and individual preparedness should be the primary way to protect communities so taxpayers benefit from smarter, local choices. It explicitly says this approach will reduce taxpayer burdens and save taxpayer money by making preparedness a local priority with federal support.
National Risk Register to Guide Investments
Within 240 days of the order (signed March 18, 2025) the Administration will develop a National Risk Register that identifies and quantifies risks to infrastructure. The order states the Register's quantification shall be used to inform the Intelligence Community, private sector investments, State investments, and Federal budget priorities.
National Resilience Strategy Deadline
The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs must publish a National Resilience Strategy within 90 days of the order (signed March 18, 2025) and that strategy must be reviewed and revised at least every 4 years. The strategy will articulate priorities and means to advance national resilience and guide subsequent policy reviews.
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