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Section 5.1


Prevention                                              Prevention includes those measures to eliminate, mitigate or
                                                        reduce the likelihood of a disaster event occurring, or the severity
                                                        of an event should it eventuate.

                                                        Hazard mitigation is the action taken in advance of a disaster,
                                                        aimed at eliminating or reducing the impact on communities, the
                                                        economy, infrastructure and the environment.

                                                        The implementation of appropriate and targeted mitigation
                                                        initiatives can offer more sustainable cost savings to
                                                        communities and government in the event of a disaster and result
                                                        in safer, more resilient and sustainable communities.




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