Describe the benefits of pre-event disaster planning

On the topic "Recovery Planning," describe the benefits of pre-event disaster planning.

What issues should it address? Considering the local community, what environmental, historical, and cultural resources exist and what can be done to safeguard them? Thinking about leadership, who in the community might you include in the recovery planning process, what roles might they perform, and why?

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