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Preparedness

Preparedness includes planning and
securing the equipment and supplies
needed to save lives during and following a
disaster. It is also knowing warning signs
for the pending emergency or disaster.
Preparedness includes all actions taken
before the crisis occurs. It includes making
plans, stocking supplies, conducting drills
(fire and earthquake drills, for example),
installing smoke detectors, posting
emergency numbers and so on. This stage
of the disaster recovery cycle is the most
time consuming, as it includes many tasks.

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