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Haiti 2010 earthquake response: seismic, geological and building hazards:

This draft for consultation proposes a plan of action following the January 12th 2010 Haiti earthquake with the following objectives: (i) to reduce the vulnerability of nearly 3.0

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This paper provides a detailed analysis of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, its causes and impact. It includes the earthquake and tsunami hazard and risk exposure of the Caribbean islands especially for densely populated cities.

Its content also includes: the

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Asian disaster management news, January-April 2010, vol.16, no.1:

This issue follows the series of devastating earthquakes which struck four countries in early 2010: Haiti on January 12, Chile on February 27, Mexico on April 4, and China on April 14

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In French:

Ce document présente une liste des principaux éléments et résultats attendus dans l'implémentation du Cadre d'action de Hyogo dans le processus de développement en Haiti pour la période 2010-2015. Il fournit une analyse précise des moyens mis

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Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Technical Series:

This post-event assessment uses the 7.0 magnitude Haitian earthquake on 12 January 2010 as an opportunity to evaluate the performance of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami

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This publication discusses many of the critical issues that have the power to deliver lasting change in Haiti, including disaster risk reduction (DRR), among others such as child protection, education and opportunities for youth, food security and

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This document presents key findings from consultations with the children and youth undertook to hear their ideas and priorities for the country’s reconstruction as they are among the most vulnerable groups affected by the disaster, and as many of them have already mobilized to support their communities in the response and taken on strong leadership roles.
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This document aims at warning Haitians about the possibility of coming wind related hazards. It intends to provide them with basic guidelines for mitigation. It recommends that local people and authorities have a “Preparedness Plan” for wind-related

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