Disaster Management Cycle: MITIGATION

Mitigation is the first phase of the disaster management cycle, and it involves actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters and emergencies before they occur.

The goal of mitigation is to reduce the risk of injuries, loss of life, and property damage. 

Some examples of mitigation actions include:

• Building codes and zoning

• Vulnerability analyses

• Public education

• Clearing space around buildings

• Adding levees or improving drainage

• Securing furniture

• Relocating structures 

The other phases of the disaster management cycle are:

• Preparedness: Planning and training for how to respond to a disaster

• Response: Efforts to minimize the hazards created by a disaster

• Recovery: Returning the community to normal