Reduce

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2. Activities,tasks, programs and systems developed and implemented prior to an emergency that are used to support the prevention of mitigation of response to and recovery from emergencies.

A Manager’s Guide to ISO 22301 Standard for Business Continuity Management System

(Source: NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, NFPA 1600:2007)

3. Activities to avoid an incident or to stop an emergency from occurring.

(Source: NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, NFPA 1600:2007)