Disasters

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Disasters

• How to Plan Ahead to Minimize Damage Before,
  During, and After Disaster Strikes.

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Disaster

• Great, sudden misfortune resulting in loss of
  life, serious injury and property damage.
• Disasters take many forms, but basically we can
  classify them as
• Man-made
• Natural

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Disasters

• Famous natural disasters that have occurred in
  U.S. history

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Disasters

• Disaster planning is the key to reducing death
  and injury.
• Action can be taken before, during and after a
  disaster event.
• Disaster planning should be done at the
  individual and community level.

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Some Keys to Disaster Planning

• Hazard reduction Prevent disasters if they are
  avoidable and/or minimize the damage
• Preparedness What needs to be done? Who is
  going to do it?
• Response Putting plan into action
• Recovery Getting things back to order