Preventing disasters

Description

Preventing disasters involves implementing proactive measures to identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they result in harm. This strategy includes early warning systems, community education, infrastructure reinforcement, and emergency planning to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience. By addressing hazards at their source and strengthening preparedness, it aims to minimize loss of life, property damage, and social disruption, providing practical remedies to the recurring problems of natural and human-made disasters.