(DoD) Measures taken in advance of an emergency to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect a nation's institutions from all types of hazards through a comprehensive emergency management program of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Also called EP.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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