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The True Meaning of Emergency Preparedness

The True Meaning of Emergency Preparedness

January 25, 2018 by Kim Fournier

What does emergency preparedness mean to you?

There are many definitions, perceptions, and understandings of emergency preparedness, but the only one that is relevant is what it means to you, and your situation. Each community, organization, small business, and family will have a different reason to be prepared and therefore efforts for improvements will differ.

The hazards and risks will differ for every situation. The vulnerability, resources, and capacity will also vary. The value, importance, and desired outcomes will change. Likewise, each person and situation will place importance on different aspects of preparedness. There are as many descriptions of emergency preparedness as there are people and situations.

There is no wrong or perfect definition, but the most effective definition is the one that comes from you and relevant to your situation. Therefore, the only way to address and improve preparedness is to understand why you want to be prepared, why you need to be prepared, and what is your ultimate outcome.

Enjoy the journey.

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…thanks to you for the excellent 7 Steps to Emergency Preparedness for Families. It is one I know everyone here (Fort McMurray) could have used before our big wildfire in 2016! While it’s too late for that one, we are still dealing with the aftermath …

Mayor of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Melissa Blake

Extremely important information. It can ease anxiety during emergencies which is extremely important. Well outlined and easy to read. Author knows her subject and conveys it in a very practical way.

Dr. Hegillman

This book is exactly what we, and other families, need. It is to-the-point, practical, and thoroughly useful.

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We work with you to find the right solutions based on your needs, goals, and culture. Our goal is to provide practical and effective solutions that are right for you.

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  • offer a collaborative approach to prepare and protect from all types of disasters, specializing in practical emergency preparedness, operational resilience, and risk reduction solutions
  • integrate your needs, goals and cultural practices with evidence-based, internationally proven disaster management strategies
  • consolidate and translate best practices, survivor experience, global disaster management strategies, and scientific evidence into practical solutions
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