The attempt to limit the impact of a disaster by structuring the response and affecting a quick and orderly reaction to the disaster Preparedness is unique among all pre-disaster planning activities in that it addresses actions in both the pre-disaster phase, for example, warning and evacuation, as well as the post-disaster phase
All measures and policies taken before an event occurs that allow for prevention, mitigation, and readiness Preparedness includes designing warning systems, planning for evacuation and relocation, storing food and water, building temporary shelter, devising management strategies, and holding disaster drills and exercises Contingency planning is also included in preparedness as well as planning for postimpact response and recovery (Landesman definition)
biological readiness to learn certain associations because of survival advantages (suggested by Seligman)
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is a measurement of how ready (readiness) and how sustainable (sustainability) the whole, or part, of the ADF is to undertake military operations
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate"
Preparedness is the state of being ready for something to happen, especially for war or a disaster. The situation in the capital forced them to maintain military preparedness