preparedness level
[/prɪˈpɛrdnəs ˈlɛvəl/]
nounpl: preparedness levels
nível de prontidão
1. A measure or degree of readiness to respond to an emergency, disaster, or threat; the state of being prepared for a specific situation
The government raised the preparedness level to maximum alert after the hurricane warning.
O governo elevou o nível de prontidão para alerta máximo após o aviso de furacão.
2. In emergency management and security contexts, a classified status indicating the organization's capacity to respond to incidents
The military maintained DEFCON 2 as their preparedness level during the crisis.
Os militares mantiveram DEFCON 2 como seu nível de prontidão durante a crise.
3. The degree to which an individual, organization, or system is equipped and trained to handle unexpected situations
Schools conduct drills to assess and improve their preparedness level for natural disasters.
As escolas realizam simulados para avaliar e melhorar seu nível de prontidão para desastres naturais.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American official contexts, particularly in government, military, and emergency management sectors. In Brazil, it gained prominence with increased focus on disaster management and civil defense planning. In the USA, the concept is deeply embedded in security and emergency response protocols, especially post-9/11.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to raise the preparedness level
to lower the preparedness level
at full preparedness
maintain preparedness level
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