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disaster response operational strategies  

Definition

  • Response to disasters is the first and most critical process after the event has occurred. The goal of response is to provide immediate assistance to maintain life, improve health, and support the morale of the affected population. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Response, Operational Strategies]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-J43GBHFG-D

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