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Question
Explain that why is it said like that?
Effective disaster management makes us well prepared for future.
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Solution
- Disaster can strike at any time. Sudden disasters can be man-made with malicious intent or accidental.
- When a natural disaster occurs abruptly and with significant force, extensive property destruction and environmental degradation ensue, accompanied by considerable loss of human and animal life.
- Therefore, it is essential to be equipped to mitigate the effects of potential future disasters.
- While we cannot prevent natural disasters, we can significantly mitigate their adverse impacts by implementing a disaster management plan.
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