1. Preparedness actions

2. Educating people Education is the most powerful tool to achieve preparedness. Various projects and activities have been developed worldwide to educate people and pupils on mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

3. Training people Continuous training help people to upgrade their response ability. Many countries have undertaken actions to train people in facing Natural disasters. Certain preventions and preparedness measures can be found for all disaster types.

4. Raising awareness United Nations International Strategy for Risk Reduction has nominated the 13 th of October as the International Day for Risk Reduction. The related platform announces the various activities scheduled every year on the topic.

5. Psychological support Vulnerable groups like children, women and disabled people need special support and care to minimise the impacts of natural disasters. Various projects like RACCE focus one the best practices to cope with children emotions in case of earthquake or volcanic disasters.