Disaster response tends to progress in recognizable stages through a cycle that ideally begins with advance preparedness. Warning signs may precede the impact of disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes, allowing time for additional protective measures, though other events, such as earthquakes, can strike unexpectedly. In the immediate aftermath of the impact, the priorities are getting people to safety and searching for those that are missing – activities most often coordinated by local government in partnership with dedicated rst-response organizations.

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