During the Mitigation phase, what is typically addressed?

The Mitigation phase primarily focuses on strategies and actions aimed at reducing the likelihood and impact of future incidents. This involves identifying risks, analyzing potential vulnerabilities, and implementing measures designed to minimize or eliminate those risks. Examples include improving infrastructure, revising policies, and employing engineering controls to prevent hazards from escalating into emergencies.

By concentrating on the prevention of future incidents, this phase plays a crucial role in enhancing community resilience and safety. Through effective mitigation strategies, organizations and communities aim to transform historical patterns of emergency incidents into safer, more prepared environments. Addressing these aspects ensures that when an incident does occur, its severity and consequences can be substantially diminished.