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Comprises 'Preparedness Phase' and 'Prevention Phase'

Preparedness action is carried out within the context of disaster risk management and aims to build the capacities needed to efficiently manage all types of emergencies and achieve orderly transitions from response to sustained recovery.

Source: https://www.undrr.org/terminology/preparedness

Prevention (i.e., disaster prevention) expresses the concept and intention to completely avoid potential adverse impacts of hazardous events.

Source: https://www.undrr.org/terminology/prevention