There are a number of factors that must be considered during emergency planning, such as the projected impact of each type of emergency on the infrastructure of the impacted area, the safety of people and property and the coordination of emergency personnel.

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According to French Finance Minister Baroin the two will discuss how to expand the coordination of national policies and tightening of budget rules within the euro-area.

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An example of participatory process in a rural area of Brazil was illustrated by Nelton Miguel Friedrich, Director of Coordination and Environment, AguaBoa, Brazil.

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