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Why is it important to have a strategic disaster management plan in place?

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It is critical to have a strategic disaster management plan in place so that people know what to do, who to call, and where to go in case of an emergency. A plan must be venue specific so that staff is able to respond in a timely manner to any reasonably foreseeable emergency event. A pre-disaster plan can also be used to prevent or mitigate disasters through risk management.

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