Glossary D
Deutsch: Katastrophenmanagement / Español: gestión de desastres / Português: gestão de desastres / Français: gestion des catastrophes / Italiano: gestione delle catastrofi
Disaster management in the environmental context refers to the organized strategy and response to natural and man-made disasters, aiming to minimize the impact of such events on the environment, human health, and property. This involves a series of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities to manage disasters effectively.
A Disinfectant By-Product is a compound formed by the reaction of a disinfenctant such as chlorine with organic material in the water supply; a chemical byproduct of the disinfection process..