Decisions and actions taken after a disaster with a view to restoring or improving the pre-disaster living conditions of the stricken community is called __________.

Reduction of risk

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Preparedness

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Recovery

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Prevention

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Solution

The correct option is D Recovery
Recovery is defined as decisions and actions taken after a disaster with a view to restoring or improving the pre-disaster living conditions of the stricken community, while encouraging and facilitating necessary adjustments to reduce disaster risk. This process of recovery from the impact of disaster must be across various sectors, namely shelter, infrastructure, healthcare services, agriculture, economic and social rehabilitation.

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