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The knowledge and [[Capacity|capacities]] developed by governments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate,
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The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping
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respond to, and recover from, the [[impact|impacts]] of likely, imminent or current [[hazard]] events or conditions <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>.  Preparedness action is carried out within the context of [[Disaster Risk Management]] and aims  to build the [[Capacity|capacities]] needed to efficiently manage all types of [[emergency|emergencies]] and achieve orderly transitions from [[response]] through to sustained [[recovery]]. Preparedness is based on a sound analysis of disaster risks and good linkages with early warning systems, and includes such activities as [[Contingency Planning|contingency planning]], stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated training and field exercises. These must be supported by formal institutional, legal and budgetary [[Capacity|capacities]]. The related term “readiness” describes the ability to quickly and appropriately respond when required.
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capacities in order to lessen the adverse [[impact|impacts]] of [[hazard|hazards]] and the possibility of [[disaster]] <ref> [http://www.unisdr.org/files/7817_UNISDRTerminologyEnglish.pdf 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction]</ref>.  This term is an extension of the more general term “[[Risk Management]]” to address the specific issue of [[Disaster Risk|disaster risks]]. Disaster risk management aims to avoid, lessen or transfer the adverse effects of [[hazard|hazards]] through activities and measures for [[prevention]], [[mitigation]] and [[preparedness]].  
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=== National Definitions ===
 
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==See also==
 
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* [[Disaster]]
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Revision as of 15:24, 21 May 2014

Definitions

Official European Definition

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster [1]. This term is an extension of the more general term “Risk Management” to address the specific issue of disaster risks. Disaster risk management aims to avoid, lessen or transfer the adverse effects of hazards through activities and measures for prevention, mitigation and preparedness.

National Definitions

Standard Definition

See also


Notes

  1. ↑ 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction
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