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Displaying 15 of about 47 results… as climate change drives unpredictable weather extremes. “Anticipatory action” – championed by the UN's humanitarian chief and some … as climate change drives unpredictable weather extremes. “Anticipatory action” – championed by the UN's humanitarian …
By Boone Spooner
In a natural disaster or emergency, every second counts. For example, when it comes to earthquakes, studies show that more than 50% of injuries can be prevented if users receive an early warning, and have the critical seconds needed to get to safety. That's why last year, we launched the Android Earthquake Alerts Sy…
… process to identify risk, develop a plan, take action and be recognized and inspire others. Following these … process to identify risk, develop a plan, take action and be recognized and inspire others. Following these …
… capital among residents reduced barriers to collective action and helped efforts to rescue and support affected … capital among residents reduced barriers to collective action and helped efforts to rescue and support affected …
… dynamic recovery processes requires incremental adaptive action. Planners and local authorities must recognize and … dynamic recovery processes requires incremental adaptive action. Planners and local authorities must recognize and …
… include indigenous, traditional knowledge, community-based action, and local practices as well as experience from … include indigenous, traditional knowledge, community-based action, and local practices as well as experience from …
… Office, Mr Marko Blagojević, pointed out: “The joint action of municipalities and cities to reduce the risk of … previous practice. Teamwork, joint funding and coordinated action of local self-government units are the most efficient … Office, Mr Marko Blagojević, pointed out: “The joint action of municipalities and cities to reduce the risk of …
… their head and hold on. Although there is no one perfect action that accounts for every scenario, thinking through and … of preparation, but said she hopes that a clear call to action during an earthquake will save lives and prevent … their head and hold on. Although there is no one perfect action that accounts for every scenario, thinking through and …
… their levels of disaster resilience and develop a DRR action plan - aligning with the goals of the Sendai Framework … on prevention activities. Before, everyone had their own action plan but now we have a consolidated plan and we are … their levels of disaster resilience and develop a DRR action plan - aligning with the goals of the Sendai Framework …
… teams. Other steps have been taken under the new DRR action plan to improve levels of disaster preparedness. … with the municipality’. The Department for Social Action and Education (DASE), which conducts vocational … teams. Other steps have been taken under the new DRR action plan to improve levels of disaster preparedness. …
… in accurately assessing earthquake risk and taking action to reduce risk. “After 12 years, we are proud to have … in accurately assessing earthquake risk and taking action to reduce risk. “After 12 years, we are proud to have …
… cell phone. An alert can warn people to take a protective action, such as Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or trigger … cell phone. An alert can warn people to take a protective action, such as Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or trigger …
… I could do, and I regretted not having the courage to take action and stay put,” recounted Ms. Sawada, a resident of … Opportunity Foundation ’s ‘Decision-making and Taking Action’—Promotion of Women Leadership Program. “The course … I could do, and I regretted not having the courage to take action and stay put,” recounted Ms. Sawada, a resident of …
… address system for nurses and doctors to take protective action. “We are trying to encourage the build-out of the … address system for nurses and doctors to take protective action. “We are trying to encourage the build-out of the …
… resilience curricula K-12 students engaging in stewardship action projects to bolster their communities’ water or food … resilience curricula K-12 students engaging in stewardship action projects to bolster their communities’ water or food …