What is the first step of the five phases of emergency management?

Prevention.

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  1. Prevention ✔
  2. Recovery
  3. Response

Why: Prevention aims to stop emergencies before they happen. It is the first phase.

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Answer: Prevention. Prevention aims to stop emergencies before they happen. It is the first phase.

  1. Emergency management en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_management
    Emergency management consists of five phases: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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