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Preparedness measures can take many forms ranging from focusing on individual people,

locations or incidents to broader, government-based "all hazard" planning.[13] There are a number
of preparedness stages between "all hazard' and individual planning, generally involving some
combination of both mitigation and response planning. Business continuity planning encourages
businesses to have a Disaster Recovery Plan. Community- and faith-based organizations
mitigation efforts promote field response teams and inter-agency planning.[14]

Classroom response kit

School-based response teams cover everything from live shooters to gas leaks and nearby bank
robberies.[15] Educational institutions plan for cyberattacks and windstorms.[16] Industry specific
guidance exists for horse farms,[17] boat owners [18] and more.
Family preparedness for disaster is fairly unusual. A 2013 survey found that only 19% of
American families felt that they were "very prepared" for a disaster.[19] Still, there are many
resources available for family disaster planning. The Department of

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