disaster preparedness means the measures to be taken to reduce, to the minimum level possible, the loss of human lives and other damage through the organization of prompt and efficient actions of response and rehabilitation;
disaster preparedness means the process involved in planning, organizing and testing those procedures and protocols which govern the response of the Government and society, to a disaster, and which aim to ensure the adequate and timely care of people affected by a disaster and the rehabilitation and restoration of essential basic services, and the recovery of physical assets, natural capital and livelihoods in a resilient manner, to allow for the normalization of activities in the disaster zone;
disaster preparedness means establishing plans and programs for responding to and distributing funds to alleviate losses from a disaster as defined in AS 26.23.900;
More Definitions of disaster preparedness
disaster preparedness means the state of being able to anticipate a disaster and undertake timely measure designed to minimize the loss of life, property and environment and to organize and facilitate effective emergency relies operations in time of disaster;
disaster preparedness means putting in place procedures to increase resilience of the network and other infrastructure to confront any disaster and mitigate its potential impact;
disaster preparedness means implementing actions to promote survival of personnel, preservation of resources, and restoration of mission-essential operations following any type of disaster. All naval activities must plan for self- recovery and provide an effective system of mutual assistance when required. In planning for disaster response, units should first consider those requirements necessary for their own survival. Each unit will have a civil disaster bill based on OPNAVINST 3120.32B.
disaster preparedness means the state of readiness to deal with a threatening disaster situation, disaster and the effects thereof;
disaster preparedness means the knowledge and capacities developed by government, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectivelyanticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions;