preparedness
The state of being ready for something, with what you need and a plan in mind.
The state or condition of being ready and properly equipped to deal with a situation, especially something difficult, unexpected, or dangerous.
- Base: preparedness
- Plural: preparedness
disaster preparedness
1being ready for major disasters
The state of being ready for very serious events such as floods, earthquakes, or large storms.
- The government increased funding for disaster preparedness after the hurricane.
- Good disaster preparedness includes food, water, and a clear plan.
emergency preparedness
1being ready for emergencies
The state of being ready for sudden dangerous events, such as fires, earthquakes, or accidents.
- The school runs drills to improve emergency preparedness.
- Emergency preparedness is a key part of the city's safety plan.
lack of preparedness
1condition of not being ready
The situation when people or organizations are not ready for something.
- Their lack of preparedness was obvious when the power went out.
- The review highlighted a serious lack of preparedness for future crises.
level of preparedness
1degree to which you are ready
How ready someone or something is for a situation, measured in some way (for example, low or high).
- We were surprised by the high level of preparedness among volunteers.
- The report criticized the low level of preparedness in local hospitals.
state of preparedness
1particular condition of readiness
How ready something is at a certain time.
- The army remains in a high state of preparedness.
- The committee reviewed the company's state of preparedness before the audit.