The Philippines Prepares for Next Disaster

stabilize – v. to make (something) steady

mechanize – v. to change (a process or an activity) so that it is done with machines instead of by people or animals

surge – n. a large wave of water

response – n. something that is done as a reaction to something else

troubleshoot – v. solve serious problems before they happen

infrastructure – n. the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly