Respond to listed statements in at least 300 words each statement . Do you agree or disagree with the statement? 

Statement 1 Mitigation involves steps that are taken to reduce or prevent future risks. The overall goal of mitigation is to increase public safety from an individual home to an entire community. Mitigation planning reduces the loss of life and property by minimizing the impact disasters have on communities (FEMA, 2021).. 

Statement 2:    Mitigation is the first and most important phase in disaster management. The primary goal of mitigation is to prevent the loss of life and critical infrastructure.