disaster prevention JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪˈsɑːstər pɹɪvɛnʃən/ · dis-as-ter pre-ven-tion
noun
- The act or process of taking measures to prevent or mitigate the effects of a disaster, such as a natural disaster or a man-made catastrophe. The city's disaster prevention plan included evacuation procedures and emergency shelters.
- A system or program designed to prevent or minimize the impact of disasters, such as a flood control system or a fire safety protocol. The company's disaster prevention system included regular backups and redundant power sources.
Synonyms
disaster mitigationemergency preparednessrisk managementsafety protocolsemergency responsecatastrophe preventioncalamity preventioncrisis management
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of disaster prevention has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks developing systems to mitigate the effects of natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.