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Demonstrate an increase in preparedness and adaptive capacity by implementing at least one of the

following strategies for 1 point each. Each strategy must address at least top 2 prioritized risks as

identified under IPp4: Resilience Assessment :

a. Provide a network of resilience hubs that promote education on disaster preparedness and/or act

as a relief or emergency shelters during emergencies. Ensure the emergency shelters are

capable of remaining operational and providing passive survivability during prioritized risk events.

b. Provide early warning systems integrated with hazard monitoring, forecasting, and prediction and

communication systems that enable residents to act in advance to reduce the impacts of the

identified prioritized risks .

c. Develop logistic plans for preemergency staging and postemergency distribution of food, water,

medical supplies, and relief materials.

d. Develop emergency preparedness and response plans including clear communication protocols,

emergency evacuation plans, identification of emergency response shelters, and accessible

transportation assistance.

e. Develop operational protocols to support continued operations of critical facilities during and after

emergencies.

f. Develop predisaster recovery plans with finance and governance mechanisms.

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