What does mitigation mean?
In this application and in the Department’s Guide on emergency planning, “mitigation” refers to taking action to eliminate or reduce the loss of life and property damage related to an emergency that cannot be prevented. For example, while campus administrators and teachers cannot avoid an earthquake, they may be able to mitigate the impact of one on their campus and students by securing campus furniture so that it does not fall down, and training students, faculty and staff on how to protect themselves during tremors.
