The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States via systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the nation, comprising the given:

a) Acts of terrorism

b) Cyber-attacks and pandemics

c) Catastrophic natural disasters

After reviewing the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 and the issues listed above, respond to the given problems, as a nation:

1) How prepared do we need to be?

2) How prepared are we?

3) How do we prioritize efforts to close the gap?