Preparedness
Preparedness refers to the arrangements or plans that ensure that all resources and services can be rapidly mobilised and deployed to deal with the effects of an emergency.
Planning is a process that works best if it is:
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Preparedness involves:
- Preparing plans for future hazards and threats.
- Ensuring emergency equipment and stores are maintained.
- Testing these plans through scenarios and exercises involving all key stakeholders.
- Public Education campaigns to ensure that the community know what they need to do in the event of a hazard or threat.
- Warning systems are established and understood.
