as in readiness
the state of being ready to act when the need arises
The city is often threatened by hurricanes and has spent top dollar on emergency preparedness.
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Strengthening infrastructure, protecting critical resources, and fostering a culture of preparedness can help neighborhoods and businesses bounce back more quickly.
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Jim Foerster, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Hill points to Chamber of Commerce estimates showing that every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves $13 in damages and cleanup costs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Given the crucial functions of HHS – from health coverage for vulnerable populations to pandemic preparedness and response – the American Public Health Association predicts the cuts will result in a rise in rates of disease and death.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
But starting last year, states were permitted to use the funds for a broader range of urgent public health needs, including monitoring and testing for other respiratory viruses, providing vaccines for children and uninsured adults and strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jim Foerster, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Hill points to Chamber of Commerce estimates showing that every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves $13 in damages and cleanup costs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Given the crucial functions of HHS – from health coverage for vulnerable populations to pandemic preparedness and response – the American Public Health Association predicts the cuts will result in a rise in rates of disease and death.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
But starting last year, states were permitted to use the funds for a broader range of urgent public health needs, including monitoring and testing for other respiratory viruses, providing vaccines for children and uninsured adults and strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Preparedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparedness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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