Preparedness

The process of anticipating and planning for the sanitation needs of populations at risk of being affected by emergencies or disasters. This includes pre-positioning equipment and supplies, developing contingency plans and establishing support networks and stand-by arrangements to ensure that sanitation needs can be met quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency. It also involves building local capacity and resilience to mitigate the impact of emergencies and to promote more robust and sustainable sanitation services and practices.