In your opinion, why is it important to consider both mitigation and preparedness efforts in addition to response and recovery when it comes to disaster management?
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Imagine your community is at risk for a specific type of disaster (choose a disaster relevant to your area). Briefly describe the chosen disaster and its potential impact.
1. Outline two mitigation strategies your community could implement to reduce the impact of this disaster.
2. Describe two preparedness actions your community could take to ensure a more effective response.
3. What would be two immediate priorities during the Response Phase of this disaster?