Which document provides context for how the whole community works together in response efforts?

The 2nd edition of the National Response Framework is the correct choice because this document serves as a guiding framework for how all parts of the community—including local, state, tribal, and federal governments as well as non-governmental organizations and the private sector—should coordinate their efforts during response operations to disasters and emergencies.

This framework emphasizes a whole community approach, meaning that effective response requires the integration of all available resources, capabilities, and stakeholders in a unified effort. The 2nd edition specifically builds upon previous versions, enhancing the understanding and expectations of how various entities collaborate, ensuring comprehensive and effective disaster response.

The other documents mentioned, while relevant to emergency preparedness and response, do not capture this aspect of community collaboration in quite the same way. The National Preparedness Goal focuses on the overarching objectives for preparedness at all levels. The National Response Framework, while foundational, may not explicitly detail the updates and improvements made in the 2nd edition that specifically address community involvement. The Community Resilience Plan is often more localized and may not encompass the broad integration that the National Response Framework does.