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Preparedness refers to the state of being prepared for specific or unpredictable events or situations. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. It is a major phase of emergency management, and is particularly valued in areas of competition such as sport and military science. Methods of preparation include research, estimation, planning, resourcing, education and rehearsing. From Wikipedia under the
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Q. specific answers.. Asked by roxanne v - Thu Jul 24 02:54:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Making sure that lives can be saved when disaster approaches. You need clean water, some food, some shelter, some transportation, and supplies like radios and flashlights. For a community, sirens work best. And cooperation of the local tv and radio stations. Answered by Ed Atun - Thu Jul 24 17:15:41 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Preparedness"
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