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Preparedness is a set of actions that are taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters. Being prepared helps in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes.
There are different types of preparedness, such as public health preparedness and local emergency preparedness or snow preparedness, but probably the most developed type is "disaster preparedness", defined by the United Nations as involving "forecasting and taking precautionary measures before an imminent threat when warnings are possible". This includes not only natural disasters, but all kinds of severe damage caused in a relatively short period, including warfare.
Preparedness is a major phase of emergency management, and is particularly valued in areas of competition such as sport, military science and SRF cryomodule assembly.
Methods of preparation include research, Approximation, planning, resourcing, education, practicing, and rehearsing.
In the United States, the American Red Cross, a non-profit organization, provides disaster preparedness education.
These and other various organizations around the world may provide emergency kits and training.
In 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposed a "Whole Community Approach" to emergency management. This approach includes individuals, families, businesses, faith-based and community groups, profitable groups, schools and academia, media outlets, and all levels of governments and assigns them a role in preparedness efforts.
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