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A lifeline enables the continuous operation of critical government and business functions and is essential to human health and safety or economic security.

• Lifelines are the most fundamental services in the community that, when stabilized, enable all other aspects of society to function.
• FEMA has developed a construct for objectives-based response that prioritizes the rapid stabilization of Community Lifelines after a disaster.
• The integrated network of assets, services, and capabilities that provide lifeline services are used day-to-day to support the recurring needs of the community and enable all other aspects of society to function.
• When disrupted, decisive intervention (e.g., rapid re-establishment or employment of contingency response solutions) is required to stabilize the incident.

The Plan was developed through a collaborative process involving stakeholders from all 16 critical infrastructure sectors, all 50 states, and from all levels of government and industry. It provides a clear call to action to leverage partnerships, innovate for risk management, and focus on outcomes.

Also available on this page are supplements that serve as tools and resources that can be used for members of the critical infrastructure community as they implement specific aspects of the Plan and an array of independent study courses.

NCTC, FBI, and DHS?s US Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators 2021
Edition is a booklet of 42 indicators?or observable behaviors?that suggest an ideologically motivated US-based violent extremist may be mobilizing to violence. This supplement is intended to show how these indicators can be used to help detect threats against 16 critical
infrastructure sectors. Critical infrastructure is a frequent and enduring
target of US violent extremists.

It is most important to look critically and
contextually at the specific actions of the individual and their intent. Individuals are encouraged to contact
law enforcement if?based on the totality of these behavioral indicators and the situational context?they suspect an individual is mobilizing to violence or engaging in violent extremist activities. No single indicator should be the sole basis for action

We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle, specifically involving influence operations targeting the American public and cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns.