ABSTRACT
Introduction .................................................................................................... 233 Preparedness ................................................................................................... 233
Definition of Preparedness ....................................................................... 233 Responsibilities/Expectations of Community during Disaster Preparedness ................................................................. 234 Comparison of Roles-Response of Nonprofits and Academic Institutions ....................................................................... 234
Preparedness and Nonprofits ............................................................. 234 Preparedness and Academic Institutions .......................................... 235
Advantages/Challenges to Adequate Response .................................. 237 Collaborative Partnerships during Preparedness ................................ 237 Conclusion .................................................................................................. 238
Learning Objectives
• To understand the four phases of the Disaster Management Cycle: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation.
