Emergency preparedness is the systematic process of planning and organizing resources to mitigate the impact of disasters, ensuring a more effective and timely response. It is a continuous cycle of improvement, shifting focus from reactive measures to proactive resilience. The Four Pillars of Emergency Management
Emergency management authorities generally follow a "all-hazards approach" categorized into four distinct phases to ensure system continuity: Emergency Preparedness - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SITE