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  1. United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

    https://www.undrr.org › terminology › prevention

    Annotations: Prevention (i.e., disaster prevention) expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential adverse impacts of hazardous events. While certain disaster risks cannot be eliminated, prevention aims at reducing vulnerability and exposure in such contexts where, as a result, the risk of disaster is removed.
  2. Nov 20, 2024Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with state, tribal and local governments identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area. After identifying these risks, they develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking ...
  3. Jun 2, 2023Train volunteers on disaster preparedness and basic response skills. ... efforts to validate capabilities of the whole community in support of the National Preparedness System across the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission areas through the National Exercise Program.
  4. Oct 16, 2024Prevention and mitigation of disasters is an important part of the process of management of disasters. Some of the measures are: Critical Infrastructure Safety: Regular checks should be conducted on critical infrastructure such as roads, dams, bridges, and power stations to ensure they meet safety standards and are fortified if necessary.
  5. safetyculture.com

    Sep 26, 2024Disasters are different events that can cause serious disruptions to a community, family, business, or individual. Many natural disasters cannot be prevented as they occur naturally and out of human control. However, some man-made disasters, as the name suggests, are the result of human decisions and impact, thus making prevention possible.

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