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  2. Preparedness - Wikipedia

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    Preparedness is a major phase of emergency management, and is particularly valued in areas of competition such as sport and military science. Methods of preparation include research , estimation , planning , resourcing, education , practicing, and rehearsing .

  3. Wikipedia:WikiProject Disaster management - Wikipedia

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    Some Wikipedians have formed a project to better organize information in articles related to Disaster Management (a.k.a. Emergency management). We have three main work areas: Theoretical and background information, including the phrases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. This section also covers methods for managing disasters.

  4. Emergency management - Wikipedia

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    A mobile emergency operations center, in this case operated by the Air National Guard. Emergency management (also disaster management) is a science and a system charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. [1]

  5. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - Wikipedia

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    The World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is a series of United Nations conferences focusing on disaster and climate risk management in the context of sustainable development. The World Conference has been convened three times, with each edition to date having been hosted by Japan: in Yokohama in 1994, in Hyogo in 2005 and in Sendai in 2015.

  6. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction - Wikipedia

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    The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030) is an international document that was adopted by the United Nations (UN) member states between 14 and 18 March 2015 at the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan, and endorsed by the UN General Assembly in June 2015.

  7. Category:Disaster preparedness - Wikipedia

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    This category contains articles relating to emergency and disaster preparedness efforts including organisations, methods, tools, and policies. Subcategories This category has the following 15 subcategories, out of 15 total.

  8. Disaster risk reduction - Wikipedia

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    Disaster risk results from the interaction of three factors: hazard(s), vulnerability and exposure. [2]: 14 This is illustrated in the risk equation. Disaster risk reduction is extensive: Its scope is much broader and deeper than conventional emergency management. The objectives of DRR align with many sectors of development and humanitarian work.

  9. Disaster response - Wikipedia

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    The waste generated by a disaster can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities and affect other response activities. [30] Depending on the type of disaster, its scope and recovery duration conventional waste may need to be managed in similar ways and both may be associated with the transportation network restoration.