手後れにならないうちに、必要な措置を取るべきです。

We should take the necessary steps before it's too late.

政府は感染の拡大を未然に防ぐための適切な措置を取らなかった。

The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.

適切なときに適切な措置を講ずるべきです。

You should take the appropriate measures at the appropriate time.

バス通学と積極的差別是正措置などが論争の多い話題だった。

School busing and taking a proactive stance against discrimination were hotly debated topics.