1. The document discusses the importance of increasing community capacity and reducing losses from disasters. It emphasizes the need for preparedness to face floods and earthquakes.
2. It highlights various practices like community discussions on risks, early warning systems, emergency funds and first aid, search and rescue materials that can help mitigate impacts of disasters.
3. The key message is that communities should work together, learn from past experiences and prepare plans to face disasters through practices like vegetation management, safe building construction and keeping valuable items secure.