This year’s active hurricane and fire seasons highlight the importance of working together before, during, and after disasters of all types and sizes. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a standard, nationwide approach to enable the whole community to work together to manage all threats and hazards. FEMA has released the refreshed NIMS to ensure that this critical guidance continues to reflect the collective expertise of the whole community. NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location or complexity. Through an iterative process of engagement with stakeholders from across the nation, FEMA reviewed more than 3,000 comments to update NIMS guidance and incorporate the collective expertise and experience of the whole community. The refreshed NIMS: