Let authorities boost disaster response

The measures in place to prepare for or reduce effects of disasters, often define disaster preparedness of any government. The measures involve prediction and, where possible, prevention of disasters, mitigation of their impact on vulnerable populations and response to and effectively cope with their consequences, at local, national and international levels.

Well-coordinated measures essentially involve reducing vulnerability of households and communities in disaster-prone areas and improving their ability to cope with the effects of disasters; strengthening the capacities of national institutions involved in disaster preparedness, management and post-disaster responses.