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The report found that extreme weather has a 93% threat level, as severe weather events increase in frequency and intensity around the world, negatively affecting Americans financially.
Because of an inclination to take more risks, men and boys account for more than 65% of direct victims of hurricanes, 70% of deaths caused by lightning, 65% of heat-related deaths and 80% of cold-related deaths.
The more than $5.6 million in federal funding for these projects originates from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs, reports Fox News. HMA, specifically the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program, provides funds for hazard mitigation planning and projects that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future damages...
'Wake up, New York, we’re not ready for a hurricane. If the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Virginia Tuesday was any indication, we’ve got our work cut out for us in preparing for any future natural disasters,' says Dr. Manny Alvarez to Fox News...
Voluntary Commitments
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.