The main ways to mitigate consequences of volcanic risk are based on:
- Prediction (cf question 8)
- Prevention (cf question 9)
- Preparedness and response (emergency planning and management, drills, ability to deal with risk and foster resilience)
Preparedness includes all measures aimed at lessening the vulnerability of social systems at risk. All available resources are involved in a comprehensive plan to be activated in case of an emergency: scientists, authorities, community representatives, media, intervention forces and organizations (i.e. Civil Protection teams, police, volunteers, etc.), health organizations and structures, private sector. Social communities are continuously informed about risks and risk evolution and it enables them to strengthen or maintain their capacity to properly react to a volcanic crisis (such as adequate precautionary individual behaviour and ability to follow instructions after a triggered alarm.
