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/dɪˈsɑːstər rɪˈspɒns/ · disas·ter res·ponse
noun
- The actions taken by individuals, organizations, or governments to mitigate the effects of a disaster, such as providing emergency aid, search and rescue operations, and long-term recovery efforts. The disaster response team worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, and medical care to those affected by the hurricane.
- A plan or system put in place to respond to a disaster, including emergency protocols, communication networks, and resource allocation. The city's disaster response plan was put to the test during the recent flood, and it proved to be effective in minimizing the damage and casualties.
Synonyms
emergency responsecrisis managementrelief effortsrescue operationsrecovery effortsmitigation strategiespreparedness planning
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of disaster response has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans developing systems to respond to natural disasters and other crises.