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{{definition| Prevention are [[Measure|measures]] to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of [[Emergency|emergencies]]. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> | {{definition| Prevention are [[Measure|measures]] to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of [[Emergency|emergencies]]. <ref name="MAIMAus">[https://www.em.gov.au/Documents/Manual03-AEMGlossary.PDF Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)]</ref>}}<br /> | ||
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+ | {{definition| Prevention is actions taken to avoid the occurrence of negative consequences associated with a given threat. <ref> [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/mrgnc-mngmnt-frmwrk/index-eng.aspx An Emergency Management Framework for Canada (Second Edition) </ref>}}. | ||
+ | Prevention activities may be included as part of mitigation.<br /> | ||
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Revision as of 02:43, 24 May 2015
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
Other International Definitions
UNISDR
Prevention (i.e. disaster prevention) expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential adverse impacts through action taken in advance. Examples include dams or embankments that eliminate flood risks, land-use regulations that do not permit any settlement in high risk zones, and seismic engineering designs that ensure the survival and function of a critical building in any likely earthquake. Very often the complete avoidance of losses is not feasible and the task transforms to that of mitigation. Partly for this reason, the terms prevention and mitigation are sometimes used interchangeably in casual use.
National Definitions
Australia
Canada
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Prevention activities may be included as part of mitigation.
United States
DHS
The term "prevention" refers to
NIMS
Prevention involves actions to protect lives and property.
Other Definitions
Ontario (Canada)
Such actions may include legislative controls, zoning restrictions, improved operating standards/procedures or critical infrastructure management.
Ces mesures peuvent inclure des contrôles législatifs, des restrictions en matière de zonage, des normes et procédures de fonctionnement améliorées ou la gestion de l’infrastructure essentielle.
Standard Definition
ISO/PAS 22399:2007
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 European Commission's CBRN Glossary, 2012
- ↑ 2009 UNISDR Terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Australian Emergency Management Glossary, Emergency Management Australia (1998)
- ↑ [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/mrgnc-mngmnt-frmwrk/index-eng.aspx An Emergency Management Framework for Canada (Second Edition)
- ↑ Presidential Policy Directive /PPD-8: National Preparedness, March 30, 2011
- ↑ National Incident Management Plan (core)
- ↑ Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
- ↑ Province of Ontario’s Emergency Management Glossary of Terms
- ↑ ISO/PAS 22399:2007 Societal security - Guideline for incident preparedness and operational continuity management.