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Displaying 6 of about 6 resultsThe National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) establishes a common platform and forum for how the whole community builds, sustains, and coordinates delivery of recovery capabilities. Resilient and sustainable recovery encompasses more than the restoration of a community’s physical structures to pre-disaster conditions. Through effective coordination o…
This report presents the findings from Work Package 3 (WP3, Vulnerability) of the STREVA (Strengthening Resilience in Volcanic Areas) project’s research conducted in the communities surrounding La Soufriere Volcano in the island of St. Vincent, West Indies, Caribbean.
In relation to reducing the impacts of volcanic hazards, the authors propos…
This issue of the Observer focuses on culture, community and disaster and examines several cases of disaster recovery and response regarding community participation and inclusion. The issue also makes the case for addressing the wide range of needs of community members and calls for more culturally sensitive disaster management. Communities that ex…
This issue of HazNet, the magazine of the Canadian Risks and Hazards Network, focuses on the vital role of volunteers in emergency management and building community disaster resilience. The publication notes that mechanisms to manage surge capacity and supporting frameworks to enable volunteer support during events are often absent.…
This issue brief provides an overview of the global challenges caused by flooding and how these are tackled through the work of the Zurich flood resilience alliance.
Zurich Insurance Group launched a dedicated flood resilience program in 2013, based on a new approach to cross-sector collaboration. The program brings together flood risk research, commun…
The RAND Corporation has partnered with the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development to explore the role of Chinese and U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) — specifically, voluntary associations, philanthropic organizations, advocacy groups, community groups, and businesses — in disaster response and recovery. The team was asked t…