Overview

Disasters can result in fatalities and loss of property and livelihoods. A proactive approach towards the management of disasters promotes sustainable development and ensures effective disaster risk reduction.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness refers to actions that can and should be performed prior to an emergency, such as planning and coordination meetings, procedure writing, team training, emergency drills and exercises, and prepositioning of emergency equipment.

MHDPP

The plan is designed to ensure that: