Mitigation

The improvement of the built and social environment in order to reduce, withstand or prevent disaster impacts.

1.Hazard Analysis

2.Vulnerability Assessment

3.Scenario Development

4.Community Engagement and Education

5.Planning and Infrastructure Work

 Preparedness

Actions taken prior to a disaster with the intent of ensuring a better event response

1.Planning

2.Training and Exercises

3.Logistics

4.Technology infrastructure

5.Agency and stakeholder coordination

 Response

Actions taken immediately before, during and after an event to alleviate suffering and prepare for recovery

1.Establish Situational Awareness

2.Evacuations and Shelters

3.Respond to remaining hazard

4.Search and Rescue

5.Mass Care

 Recovery

The rebuilding or improvement of disaster-affected areas

1.Debris Management

2.Return essential services

3.Food and water

4.Temporary housing

5.Economic assistance

6.Insurance claims and rebuilding