There are how many phases of emergency management activities?

There are four phases of emergency management activities.

• Mitigation: activities to lessen the severity and impact a potential disaster or

emergency may have on its operation.

• Preparedness: activities an organization undertakes to build capacity and

identify resources that may be utilized should a disaster or emergency occur.

• Response: activity and organization enact to manage appropriate actions to

ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.

• Recovery: planned activities to re-establish the functions and structure of the

organization following a disaster or emergency.