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Abstract Background: Residents of Himachal Pradesh, India, face inherent vulnerability to natural disasters like landslides and floods. Preparedness becomes crucial in mitigating their impact. This article highlights the importance of community engagement in disaster management for this region. Objectives: 1. Identify community responsibilities in disaster prevention and risk awareness. 2. Examine approaches to managing landslide and flood disasters through active community participation. 3. Analyse risk assessment and preparedness strategies adopted by communities in Himachal Pradesh. Methods: This study combines: o Literature review on community-based disaster management. o In-depth analysis of existing approaches in Himachal Pradesh. o Consideration of natural disaster types like landslides and floods. Significance: The article contributes to: o Understanding the role of communities in reducing disaster vulnerability. o Identifying effective community-based risk assessment and preparedness strategies. o Providing insights for enhancing community resilience in Himachal Pradesh.