Festivals and Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Preparation, Response and ReCOVERY

Adaptive capacity is the system's ability to adjust its characteristics or behaviour and expand its capacity to cope with external stresses or changes. Established organizations operate with predefined structures, processes, and resources, which need to be adapted to overcome the challenges presented by the disaster. The focus for these organizations lies in modifying their existing capabilities to maintain operations and meet the altered demands of the environment. This involved strategic adjustments in resource management and operational practices to ensure continuity and support recovery efforts  

Dynamic capability is the capacity to make timely, effective, and sustained changes in response to opportunities and threats. Newly established organizations have the advantage of starting from a clean slate, often granting them greater flexibility and dynamism in their operations. These organizations are uniquely positioned to tailor their strategies and processes to meet current needs and adapt quickly to the evolving post-disaster environment. This agility allows them to exploit new opportunities and address gaps more effectively than their established counterparts.  

All organizational studies indicated a resilient mindset was needed to respond to the disaster. Emerging events focused on innovation in their approach to structures and operations, whereas existing organizations were agile in their structures and operations. Regardless of whether they were emerging or existing organizations, a period of watchful waiting was considered important when responding to disaster.