Which statement describes what occurs during the preparedness stage of disaster management?

A. Assembly of disaster kits for the home, workplace, and car: This is a key activity in the preparedness phase - getting ready before a disaster strikes. B. Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens: This is impractical and unrealistic. Purchasing PPE may occur but is not a defining activity of preparedness. C. Incorporation of a provision for pets into local disaster plans: While part of planning, it’s more related to mitigation or community planning than individual preparedness. D. Heightened inspection and increased security in the community: This is a response activity done during or after a threat arises, not part of preparedness.