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Displaying 12 of about 12 resultsThis report of a Post-Incident Assessment conducted by KPMG LLP for the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), provides a review of the Government of Alberta’s support to stakeholders, emergency social services, and community evacuations during the May 2016 Wood Buffalo Wildfire (also known as the Horse River Wildfire) and its aftermath.
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Ahead of the 2017 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Cancun, May 22-26, tune into this live broadcast to learn more about how global communities are stepping up to the challenge of disaster risk reduction and learn how we can best leverage this moment as a key moment in building resilience in the face of disaster.…
This report provides estimates of the potential benefits from risk reduction, risk management and recovery policies in 117 countries. These estimates provide insight into promising courses of action, but do not indicate whether or what measures need to be implemented, which requires an additional assessment of costs. The report is an appendix…
This tool illustrates how to conduct a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in order to take into account public perception of risk in flood management plans. After explaining the concept of risk and, in particular, of social risk, the publication describes the factors that influence the perception of flood risk by the population. In so doing, it aims to help…
By Margaret Besheer
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On Dec. 26, 2004, a magnitude-9.1 earthquake in Indonesia set off a massive tsunami which killed more than 230,000 people across four countries and cost an estimated $10 billion in damage.
Nov. 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day and at the United Nations Wednesday, disaster risk reduction was high on the agenda.
“What I can t…
MEXICO, 14 March, 2017 - Shortly after Hurricane Katrina struck the southern USA, 200 Mexican troops crossed the US border outside Laredo, Texas, and made their way towards San Antonio. It was the first time a Mexican army contingent had entered Texas since the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.
In 2005, the Mexican soldiers were on a relief mission to…
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017 reviews progress made towards the 17 Goals in the second year of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report is based on the latest available data. It highlights both gains and challenges as the international community moves towards full realization of the ambitions and principl…
This article addresses the sustainability implications of post-disaster measures in the context of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami by presenting an analysis of the current situations and changes in some of the affected regions. Sustainability implications of measures are captured by investigating the persistence of the social and economic living condition…
This Tool describes the potential functions of media during the whole flood management cycle, from prevention and awareness-raising, to emergency warnings, to relief measures and restoration. After defining the basic concepts of communication and risk perception, the publication shows how the intermediate position between decision-makers and the populat…
The Crisis Communication Scorecard presents critical factors in the communication of public authorities with stakeholders such as citizens, news media, and other response organisations before, during and after emergencies. It also pays attention to the kind of cooperation in the crisis response network that is crucial in the successful management of com…
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) of Western Australia is proud to host ANHMC10. This year's conference will provide a forum for discussion of the integration of hazard information into effective emergency risk management. Applying science and research information to best practice planning, warning, response and recovery capabilities will lower t…
This review considers the environmental conditions leading up to and during the Horse River wildfire that started on 1 May 2016 outside Fort McMurray, Alberta, evaluates the readiness and level of preparedness prior to its occurrence, and evaluates the response of the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry department.
The review finds that fire weather…