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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to states, local governments and certain private nonprofits to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters...

Many organisations have been involved in disaster risk reduction programmes in Mali, where a broad range of humanitarian and development schemes are being implemented to create sustainable livelihoods and help avert the risk of future food disasters. The long term commitment of agencies and locals towards such schemes will be impossible, if security and stability do not return to Mali...

'While we cannot undo the tragic events of Tuesday we can help the community change future outcomes for the better by taking steps now to repair and rebuild homes and businesses that are stronger, safer and more resistant to severe weather,'said Julie Rochman, president & CEO of IBHS...

'This Japanese assistance is vital to our efforts helping the poorest of the poor come through crisis periods with their homes and livelihoods intact, as well as to be more self-sufficient,' said Christa Räder, United Nations World Food Programme Representative in Bangladesh...

'Climate is no longer a new phenomenon. We can observe the trends, and predict when the situation is going to worsen just by looking at the related historical background,' said Michael Arunga, the regional Emergency Communications Advisor for World Vision International – Africa office...

'We are very pleased to see that the government of Nepal is taking steps to develop policies and programmes for climate resilience, such as implementation of the National Adaptation Programme of Action through Local Adaptation Plans for Action,' said EU representative Dr. Alexander Spachis...

The National Emergency Grant will be used to create jobs for those affected by tornadoes, floods and severe storms in 2011, according to the Missouri governor's office...

'I am particularly interested in how best to share Brazil’s experience in disaster preparedness and food security with other countries in the region and around the world,' said the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos...