Preparing for Emergencies
The process of preparing for an emergency is called ‘preparedness’.
Preparedness is a variety of measures designed to ensure that, should an emergency occur, communities, resources and services are capable of coping with the effects. These measures include different resources, services, and actions.
Aspects of preparedness
Some aspects of preparedness are
- Plans and Arrangements that are put in place before an emergency occurs.
- Assessing Risk – determining how likely an emergency event is to occur, as well as how severe it could be.
- Business Continuity – planning for the continued availability of essential business services.
- Disaster Mitigation – mitigating the potential effects of an emergency.
Personal preparedness
For practical tips on preparing yourself for emergencies, go to Preparing for the Unexpected.
The Australian Red Cross has a program called Emergency REDiPlan to assist people in being better prepared for emergencies
Help and comments
For more detailed information on preparedness or resources to assist in preparing for emergencies, contact us.