disaster plan

collocation in English

meaningsofdisasterandplan

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disaster
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˈzɑː.stər/us
/dɪˈzæs.tɚ/
(an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or ...
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plan
noun
uk
/plæn/us
/plæn/
a set of decisions about how to do something in ...
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(Definition ofdisasterandplanfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdisaster plan

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The court of inquiry recommended that every area where there is a major industrial hazard should have adisasterplan.
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Why was the city's major medicaldisasterplannever put into effect?
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Thedisasterplanthat unfolded was to elude the predators by passing in front of a scheduled train, as it passed through town.
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This helps ensure that thedisasterplanfollows a consistent format and allows for its ongoing future maintenance.
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Many businesses, organizations, hospitals, etc. were asked to sign a regionaldisasterplan.
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Volunteers were sent in the days prior to ensure families had a familydisasterplanand a disaster supplies kit in their household.
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Focus disaster plans on the network, not just on the integrity of data.
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National and statewide burns disaster plans were activated.
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Every hospital, as a part of its disaster plans, sets a policy to determine which units provide personnel for code coverage.
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These sanitary disaster plans are mandatory and implemented by each public health agency, public or private, by a person chosen by the institution.
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Furthermore, because of the constant changes that occur in the modern business environment, disaster plans are most effective when updated frequently.
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Similar twice-yearly tasks include reviewing and practicing fire escape and family disaster plans, inspecting vehicle lights, checking storage areas for hazardous materials, reprogramming thermostats, and seasonal vaccinations.
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Call specialists at these centers would be informed of current disaster plans or places to receive help and could then inform the public of the correct course of action.
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