Emergency Preparedness
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi prɪˈpɛərdnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The strategic and procedural planning and actions undertaken by governmental or organizational entities to effectively respond to and mitigate the impacts of sudden, urgent situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or threats to public safety.
The city's emergency preparedness protocols were updated to handle potential flooding.
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- emergency preparedness
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Commentary
Emergency preparedness usually precedes emergency management and disaster recovery stages and is critical for compliance with regulatory requirements governing public safety and organizational resilience.
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