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How disaster agencies respond

Agencies such as Conred coordinate emergency responses by issuing alerts and managing evacuations. When disaster strikes, they assess risks to decide when schools must close and highways need shutting. Their swift coordination helps shelter displaced families before rising hazards threaten more populated areas during an unfolding natural crisis.

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