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Article: Reducing laboratory losses through disaster mitigation.
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- March 1, 2008
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Introduction
Pre-disaster planning is the key to reducing the damage to the laboratory when a disaster strikes. Whether it be a natural disaster such a hurricane, flooding, tornadoes, high winds or fire or a man made disaster such as a power outage, loss of sewage or water, sabotage or terrorism, planning is essential.
Developing a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Preparing a plan to reduce the impact of a disaster before it happens provides many benefits to your laboratory and hospital.
* Meets Laboratory and Hospital Needs--Pre-disaster mitigation planning will help you identify the problems and solutions that exist in the laboratory. ...