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'Community preparedness becomes especially important when it comes to special needs residents who may need additional support,' Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said...

'Adaptation to climate change will require better water management and more sharing of information and data about water resources,' says World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Mr Jarraud...

The Government is making strides in reducing the island’s vulnerability to disaster through a number of projects and initiatives including the Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Project...

The dynamic new Vice-President of the National Assembly of Panama, Rony Araúz, is emerging as a leading advocate of disaster risk reduction in Central America following a career monitoring the passage of hazardous materials through the Panama Canal.

PPRD South to hold a workshop on good governance involving strategic planning experts, EC, UN and private sector to discuss and share experience on the key functions and responsibilities of national civil protection in managing old and new risks - like climate change...

'We are asking federal government for this allocation to save hefty spending on disaster management - as one dollar spent for preparedness saves 10 dollars on disaster management,' said National Disaster Management Authority Chairman Zafar Qadir...

The three-day official visit is intended for the Mayor to learn from Japan's disaster preparedness and efficient use of energy, which he plans to use in developing a safety plan for Seoul...

'In order to be effective, we must be both proactive and reactive when it comes to disaster preparedness, mitigation and response,' said Danielle Coleman, manager of the disaster management office of the Cayman Islands Red Cross...