Question

During which phase of the Disaster Management Cycle are Disaster Management Exercises (DMEx) typically conducted?

• A. Response Phase
• B. Recovery Phase
• C. Mitigation Phase
• D. Preparedness Phase

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Preparedness Phase

• The Preparedness Phase is all about getting ready for a disaster before it happens. This includes developing plans, training personnel, stockpiling resources, and critically, practicing how to respond. DMEx serves as the practical application of this preparedness, allowing organizations and communities to test their plans in a simulated environment, identify weaknesses, and refine their capabilities, all to ensure a more effective response when a real disaster eventually strikes.