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United States of America

US: Diversifying funding, data tracking can bolster flood resilience

19 May 2021, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Such measures can encourage larger and smarter investments that reduce disaster costs.

Sendai Framework

Sendai Focal Point:
Department of the Interior

Website: http://www.doi.gov/

Contact:Associate Director for Natural Hazards

Phone:+1 703 648 6600 +1 703 395 5790

National Platform

No National Platform reported. Find out more and read the guidelines.

Hyogo Framework for Action

HFA Focal Point:
U.S. Department of State

Website: http://www.state.gov/

Phone:(202) 736-7267

Policy, Plans & Statements

National Policy & Plans
- U.S. Geological Survey Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan, 2021–262021, USGS, United States of America - gov
- USA: National mitigation investment strategy2019, DHS, United States of America - gov
Official Statements & Presentations
- United States of America: Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2019)2019, Nation, the
- United States of America: Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2017)2017, United States of America - gov

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Meetings & Conferences in United States of America

First Meeting of Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Disaster-related Statistics (IAEG-DRS)25-26 May 2021
Gender Justice in Disaster: Inspiring Action04-27 May 2021

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Training in United States of America

Webinar on Climate Resiliency Planning and Strategy26 May 2021

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Academic Programmes in United States of America

Disaster Resilient Policy, Engineering and Design CertificateNCSU
Georgia Tech professional certificate program in Health & Humanitarian Supply Chain Management (HHSCM)Georgia Tech, United States of America (Atlanta)
Health & Humanitarian Supply Chain Management CertificateGeorgia Tech, United States of America (Atlanta, GA)

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Educational Materials on United States of America

Public information education and relations in emergency medical servicesFEMA, United States of America - gov; NHTSA, United States of America - gov
Get your kids on your team!FEMA, United States of America - gov; Ready.gov, DHS; United States of America - gov

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DRR Organizations in United States of America

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Documents & Publications on United States of America

USA, New York City: Climate resiliency design guidelines, version 4.02020, ORR, NYC
When crises hit home: How U.S. higher education leaders navigate values during uncertain times2021, Journal of Business Ethics

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Maps of United States of America

Global Risk Data Platform (dynamic mapping tool)
Killer heat in the United States: The future of dangerously hot daysJul 2019, UCS
USA: National map of communities with limited evacuation routesAug 2019, StreetLight

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Multimedia Products on United States of America

USA: Heat is a ‘silent killer’2019, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
PrepTalks: Public works and emergency management - restoring lifeline services2018, FEMA, United States of America - gov
PrepTalks: Triage, ethics and operations - healthcare emergency preparedness and response2018, FEMA, United States of America - gov

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DRR Jobs in Americas

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National Platforms

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