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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > disaster relief > disaster response > disaster response management strategies
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > disaster relief > disaster response > disaster response management strategies

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disaster response management strategies  

Definition

  • Response to a disaster is the activation, mobilization, and coordinated distribution of resources to manage the immediate impacts of an emergency event. The primary purpose of emergency response is to minimize the loss of life and the impact of damages within the community and on the environment when a disaster occurs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Response, Management Strategies]

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