Preparedness
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Preparedness refers to the state of being prepared for specific or unpredictable events or situations. Preparedness is an important quality in achieving goals and in avoiding and mitigating negative outcomes. It is a major phase of emergency management, and is particularly valued in areas of competition such as sport and military science.
Methods of preparation include research, estimation, planning, resourcing, education and rehearsing.
[edit] See also
- Be Prepared, the motto of the Scouting movement
- Business continuity planning (BCP)
- Civil defense
- Disaster recovery
- Disaster recovery and business continuity auditing
- Earthquake preparedness
- Emergency preparedness
- Hurricane preparedness
- Preparedness Day
- Preparedness (learning)
- Preparedness Movement
- Project management
- Risk management
- Survivalism
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