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Displaying 12 of about 12 resultsThe overall objective of this symposium is to facilitate ground-level planning for the possibility of a tornado striking a health care facility in Oklahoma. To this end, we have invited a multidisciplinary faculty with particular expertise in tornado damage, weather patterns, and disaster medicine to discuss in-depth mitigation, response, and recovery o…
"The signed document will become a basis for the modernisation of structures of the national emergency response system,” said Russian Emergency Situations Minister, Sergei Shoigu at the meeting with Commander in Chief of the Nicaraguan Armed Forces, Omar Halleslevens last week.
The agreement concludes that Russia will provide assistance to Nicaragua to…
Countries most affected in the period of 1990-2008: Bangladesh, Myanmar and Honduras have been identified to be the most affected. They are followed by Viet Nam and Nicaragua, Haiti and India The map shows the ten most affected countries (Down 10), with their average ranking (CRI score) and the specific results in the four indicators analysed.
The Glob…
These coloring books help kids learn more about weather safety during tornadoes, winter weather and thunderstorms.
The conference is the largest in the United States devoted specifically to real-time hydrologic warning systems and how these technologies assist local officials with storm readiness, emergency response, and disaster recovery.
2009 Sasakawa award call for nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction. Nominees should be individuals and institutions from around the world who have contributed to building the resilience of nations and communities to natural hazards through innovative practices and outstanding initiatives. Nomin…
The main objectives of the forum are to understand severe local storm disaster risks in Bangladesh, raise awareness of the risks at local, national, and international levels, and develop a strategy to reduce the risks through active interactions among renowned international experts, national and local experts, and local practitioners and decision makers…
This event features senior elected officials and national experts in emergency management and disaster safety. Topics addressed will include challenges faced by low-income populations during disasters, affordable housing mitigation technology, evacuation planning for low-income populations, best practices for communicating disaster preparedness, and leg…
This cartogram shows the highest risk countries for absolute natural disaster economic losses and hydro-meteorological disaster risk.
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) announced today the launch of the MultiCat Program — a catastrophe bond issuance platform that gives governments and other public entities access to international capital markets to insure themselves against the risk of 'natural' disasters. This is the first time a platform has been…
The new nation discusses how Bangladesh will cope with the impact of climate change and suggests preventative measures for adaptation. Adaptation to climate change is on the agenda of the Global Platform to be held in Geneva next week.
The Myanmar Times reports that 'Climate change has had a significant impact on Myanmar over the past five years and 2009 was no exception, an official from the [Myanmar] Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) said last month'.
The article also cites the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and the World Meteorological Organisation jo…