5 Mar 2012, UN-DPI
'Building codes pay, early warning systems pay, it saves lives. Drills, training, public education and awareness also pay off and save lives,' said the UN disaster risk reduction chief...
| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | 2007 | 1,050 | |
| Earthquake* | 1998 | 700 | |
| Earthquake* | 2004 | 605 | |
| Extreme temp. | 2003 | 0 | |
| Flood | 2005 | 0 | |
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Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Data version: v11.08 *: Including tsunami Data displayed does not imply national endorsement. |
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Children and disasters: building resilience through education2011, UNICEF; UNISDR EUR
Officially declared national coordinating multi-sectoral and inter-disciplinary mechanisms for advocacy, coordination, analysis and advice on disaster risk reduction.