Disaster response includes actions taken immediately after a disaster strikes aimed at minimizing loss of life and property damage through rescue operations and providing immediate relief aid.
Consider disaster response as an emergency medical team arriving at an accident scene. They quickly assess the situation (like identifying who's injured), provide immediate care (like first aid) and plan further action (like transporting victims to hospital).
Disaster Preparedness: This involves planning and training to respond effectively when disasters strike.
Emergency Management: This is the organization and management of resources for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, particularly preparedness, response and rehabilitation.
Resilience: In this context, it refers to the ability of a community or system to recover quickly from disasters or adverse conditions.
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