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Displaying 15 of about 16 resultsThis report provides an assessment of the achievements and progress made in disaster risk reduction (DRR) by Panama during the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It describes country’s recent experience with natural hazards and disasters, such as earthquake, tsunami, volcano, flood, tornado, landslide and forest fire, also pres…
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in United States, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, earthquake, cyclone, tsunami, tornado and volcano. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
The report…
The IRCD Researchers Meeting, a partnership between the International Sociological Association's International Research Committee on Disasters and the Natural Hazards Center, follows the main Hazards Workshop. For more information on the IRCD, please visit their RC-39 Web site here: http://www.isa-sociology.org/rc39.htm.
Munich Re press release: Accumulation of very severe natural catastrophes makes 2011 a year of unprecedented loss
An exceptional accumulation of very severe natural catastrophes makes 2011 the highest-ever loss year on record, even after the first half-year. Already, the approx. US$ 265bn in economic losses up to the end of June easily exceeds the tota…
Press release 2012/02
302 human impact disasters claimed 29,782 lives; affected 206 million and inflicted record economic damages of $366 billion in 2011
Geneva – For two consecutive years the long-term disasters trend has been bucked by major earthquakes which claimed thousands of lives and affected millions in both 2010 and 2011, according to new st…
Background
The goal of the conference is to transfer the recent knowledge to Asia and other parts of the world. The inaugural international conference aimed at bringing together academics, researchers, scientists, industrialists and politicians and practitioners. The conference will provide a platform to discuss recent technical advancements and innova…
This issue reports on the most catastrophic events of 2011, which has been the most expensive natural disaster year to date with economic losses amounting to some US$ 380bn. It focuses on the 11 March 2011 Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident; and sheds light on background factors of the hazard posed by geophysical risks. It then reports on…
This book offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made. More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide guidance on more than 100 specific disaster situations. Part 1 offers an A to Z source for information on e…
Scientific Objective and Scope of the Meeting
The Union Commission on Geophysical Risk and Sustainability (GeoRisk) was established by the IUGG Bureau in August 2000 to study the interaction between hazards, their likelihood and their wider social consequences as a result of the vulnerability of societies.
There is a growing interest and relevance in…
This activity booklet aims to get 10-11 years' old school children prepared to act safely in case of emergencies.
Canadian assessment of natural hazards project, ICLR research paper series – number 48:
This document aims to inform people about the risks they face, some of the ways to adapt to them and actions that can be taken to reduce vulnerability to them. It is intended for Canadians—political leaders and bureaucrats, business leaders and the public—to better…
Global Disaster Relief Summit returns to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Centre, Washington D.C. on 7-8 September 2016. Organised by Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF), this high-profile event gathers all actors involved with delivering aid relief and resilience programmes with an aim to address challenges related to ena…
The National Risk Index (The Index) is an online tool to help illustrate the nation's communities most at risk of natural hazards. It is made possible through a collaboration between FEMA and dozens of partners in academia; local, state and federal government; and private industry.
The Index leverages best available source data to provide a holistic vi…
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The Support Relief Group (SRG) is a program developed by OFDA to satisfy its growing need for surge capacity. In response to numerous disasters worldwide, it became clear that OFDA could not find, in a timely manner, adequate staff to cover all positions in the field and in Washington, and to backfill for permanent staff deploying to the fie…
In this emergency preparedness game, players are introduced to safety precautions for a range of hazards including wildfires, tornados and tsunamis. Players must help the characters face these hazards. By making the right choices, players earn points to get to the next level. Winners get their own graphic novel.