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preparedness policy implementation  

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  • Among the four phases of the disaster management cycle (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), the preparedness phase focuses on planning how to respond for a disaster event. During this phase, governments, organizations, and individuals develop plans to save lives, minimize disaster damage, and strengthen disaster response operations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Preparedness Policy Implementation]

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