Preparedness

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Definitions

European Definitions

2007/779/EC

Preparedness means a state of readiness and capability of human and material means enabling them to ensure an effective rapid response to an emergency, obtained as a result of action taken in advance [1]

Other International Definitions

UNISDR

The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions. [2]

Preparedness action is carried out within the context of Disaster Risk Management and aims to build the capacities needed to efficiently manage all types of 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, stockpiling of equipment and supplies, the development of arrangements for coordination, evacuation and public information, and associated training and field [[exercise|exercises]]. These must be supported by formal institutional, legal and budgetary capacities. The related term “readiness” describes the ability to quickly and appropriately respond when required.

National Definitions

Australia

Preparedness is defined as arrangements to ensure that, should an emergency occur, all those resources and services which are needed to cope with the effects can be efficiently mobilised and deployed. [3]


Preparedness is defined as measures to ensure that, should an emergency occur, communities, resources and services are capable of coping with the effects. [3]


Canada

Actions taken prior to a disaster to be ready to respond to it and manage its consequences.

Activités entreprises avant une catastrophe pour être prêt à y réagir et à en gérer les conséquences. [4]


Finland

(1) Varautuminen: toiminta, jolla varmistetaan tehtävien mahdollisimman häiriötön hoitaminen ja mahdollisesti tarvittavat tavanomaisesta poikkeavat toimenpiteet häiriötilanteissa ja poikkeusoloissa.

Preparedness is an action which ensures the performance of tasks as undisturbed as possible and possibly needed exceptional operations in disruptions and emergencies. -unofficial translation- [5]


(2) Valmius: varautumisen tuloksena saavutettu tila, jossa kyetään vastaamaan erilaisiin uhkiin.

Preparedness is a condition, reached as a result of preparedness (1), with a capability to respond to different threats. -unofficial translation- [5]


United Kingdom (UK)

Preparedness is the process of preparing to deal with known risks and unforeseen events or situations that have the potential to result in an emergency. [6]


United States

DHS

The term "National Preparedness" refers to

The actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation. [7]

The National Preparedness Goal is:

A secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. [8]

The National Preparedness Goal organizes core capabilities [9] into five mission areas: Protection, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, Recovery.

NIMS
A continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response. [10]

Within the National Incident Management System, preparedness focuses on the following elements: planning; procedures and protocols; training and exercises; personnel qualification and certification; and equipment certification.

NFPA
Ongoing activities, tasks, and systems to develop, implement, and maintain the program capabilities. [11]


Other Definitions

Ontario (Canada)

Preparedness is defined as actions taken prior to an emergency or disaster to ensure an effective response. [12]

These actions include the formulation of emergency response plans, business continuity/continuity of operations plans, training, exercises, and public awareness and education.

Préparation: mesures prises avant une situation d’urgence ou un sinistre pour assurer une intervention efficace. [12]

Exemples : formulation d’un plan d’intervention en cas d’urgence et d’un plan de continuité des activités/opérations, formation, exercices, sensibilisation du public et éducation.

Standard Definition

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