Across
- 1. The theme of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2023
- 7. The process of making something less dangerous
- 11. The action of reducing or minimizing the impact of disasters
- 14. An event where people practice how to respond to a disaster
- 15. A process to identify, assess, and prioritize disaster risks
- 17. A government agency or organization responsible for disaster response
- 18. The year International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was established
- 19. A natural event that can cause significant damage or loss
- 20. An emergency supply kit that can sustain you for a period of time
Down
- 2. The act of preparing for and mitigating disasters
- 3. A structure designed to resist the forces of a disaster
- 4. The day International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is celebrated
- 5. The organization that designated October 13th as International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
- 6. The region most affected by earthquakes
- 8. A sudden, violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction
- 9. The acronym for the United Nations office responsible for disaster risk reduction
- 10. The number of times International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is celebrated annually
- 12. An essential document for disaster planning
- 13. The goal of disaster risk reduction is to build __________ communities
- 16. The international framework for disaster risk reduction