What capabilities focus on reducing loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters?

Mitigation        

Explanation:

Mitigation is the process that is required to decrease the loss rate of life and amenities in surroundings which occurs due to the natural and undesirable calamities .Disaster is caused at sudden movement and thus there is no preparation to deal with it and so loss is caused.

Mitigation helps in preparing to save life and properties around us by taking safety measures. This process is carried out by analyzing the disaster risk, taking appropriate measure, pre-planning ,etc.

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