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16 <br /> Elected Official's Guide to Emergencies and Disasters <br /> The Emergency Management Cycle <br /> Emergency management is cyclical and on-going, with four (5) key phases.. Prevention, <br /> Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The phases often overlap and there <br /> is typically no clear line of delineation of when one phase ends and the other begins. <br /> Recovery <br /> Pre.. <br /> Response <br /> Prevention <br /> Not all disasters are caused by nature. Unfortunately, human-caused disasters like acts <br /> of terrorism can be just as catastrophic as natural disasters. <br /> Prevention focuses on protecting our communities from these human-caused hazards. <br /> Preventive measures are designed to provide more permanent protection from <br /> disasters; however, not all disasters can be prevented. The risk of loss of life and injury <br /> can be limited with good evacuation plans, environmental planning and design <br /> standards. <br /> Emergency management works closely with our law enforcement partners to share <br /> information and to report suspicious activities or behavior. Should you see or hear of <br /> anything suspicious (threats etc.), we strongly encourage you to report it to your <br /> respective jurisdiction's law enforcement agency. <br /> 13 <br />