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… communication equipment such as mobile phones or short wave radios. Some traditional methods of communication such … has changed the shape of the river and the flood wave: the volume has remained more or less the same, but the …
… problems in the disaster location or it can cause a second wave of damage. The choice is up to decision makers … or small islands ■ Marine pollution from back fl ow of wave surge ■ Soil contamination ■ Loss of crops and seed … strength, the ability to be woven, and resistance to heat and most chemicals. Because of these properties, …
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… Houses with small openings to control exposure to extreme heat and wind Plains, tropical and humid Traditional … small windows and wooden shutters. Large windows lead to heat loss. Technologies (new buildings): Reconstruction …
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… 1981, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999 Drought/Heat Waves 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000/1 Floods 1980, 1989, 1991, …
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… surrounding tanks have been damaged by excessive radiated heat. The 150 meter high chimney collapsed during the quake …
… Red Zone. It will be a three-month long programme 54 UNDP HEAT Report St. Vincent and the Grenadines focused on modules … (UNDP), 2020. Human and Economic Assessment of Impact (HEAT) Report. St. Vincent and the Grenadines United … The volcanic eruption presented additional 22 UNDP HEAT Report St. Vincent and the Grenadines challenges for …
… in Indonesia, floods and droughts throughout Africa, heat waves and fires in Europe, hurricanes in Central …
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… percent of the seedlings planted survived the dry season heat and lahar flow in 1992. There were 48 farmers' …
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This document presents the experience and lessons learned from the implementation of the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project (ETESP) housing program carried out by the Asian Development Bank in Indonesia. On 7 April 2005, the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Projec…
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… risk of wildfire is also anticipated from increasing heat waves and drought impacts to surrounding forests. To …
… as the forthcoming season (e.g. anticipated snow, rains, heat, dry season) that may have an impact on the continuity …
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… production with agro-forestry to build resilience to heat waves and other natural hazards in the Ch’ortí region. …
… of the population and mitigate the risks of a second wave of infection by focusing on essential health services, …
… in Indonesia, floods and droughts throughout Africa, heat waves and fires in Europe, hurricanes in Central …
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… were already at critical levels before this year’s new wave of rains and flooding. About the Damage and Needs … Due to the cut off from supply of contraceptives, a wave of unwanted pregnancies with all the ensuing …

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