By virtue of their immediate proximity to disasters and their knowledge of local infrastructure, national and local response teams will always be an important first line of defence against the destructive impact of natural disasters.
23. 国家和地方的应变小组因为接近灾害发生地区和熟悉当地的基础设施，总是成为防范自然灾害的破坏性影响的重要第一线。