Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called
1. Awareness and education
2. Mitigation
3. Disaster relief
4. Advocacy
ANS: 2
Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called mitigations.
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