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Name: | early warning |
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Description: | The act of issuing a warning in a timely manner to allow for appropriate reactions. More specifically, early warning is the process of informing an audience in a timely manner of an impeding hazard that may lead to a disaster. What is considered timely depends on the response time required for the audience to react and reduce the potential impact on life, property and environment. This can apply to pollen levels, air pollutants, or other environmental factors that can be a health hazard to sensitive individuals |
Type: | Combined |
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