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An integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness activities systems and processes that enables individuals, communities, governments, businesses and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events.

Latest Early warning additions in the Knowledge Base

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Mexico's national drill 2024

The Government of Mexico will launch a new emergency alert system "Cell Broadcast Service" which will enable you to receive an alert message from your cellphone if you are located in Mexico City.
Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil - Mexico
Cover and source: United Nations Development Programme
Documents and publications

Getting ahead of the crisis curve: UNDP's approach to multi-hazard early warning and preparedness

This practice note pushes for a proactive shift from reactive crisis response to preventive action, emphasizing the understanding of disaster risk as an interplay of hazards, exposure, vulnerability, and capacity.
Road in Tanzania
Research briefs

Geoscientists detect rapid uplift at unique volcano in Tanzania

Using an early-stage volcanic activity alert system, College of Science researchers have detected and tracked a short-lived bulge in the land around an active volcano.
Virginia Tech
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New USGS map shows where landslides are most likely to occur

Landslides are a common hazard in the US. In fact, nearly 44% of the country could experience one, potentially catastrophically. Our new national landslide susceptibility map shows where they’re most likely to happen.
United States Geological Survey
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South Asia: Collaborating for climate resilience through hydromet and early warning systems

The South Asia Hydromet Forum, supported by the World Bank, brings together representatives from meteorological and hydrological services for technical training, data sharing, and knowledge exchange to strengthen forecasting and early warning systems.
World Bank, the
speakers
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Five ways AI can strengthen early warning systems

Explore how AI can boost early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities.
United Nations University (UNU)
Satellite image of Hurrican Ian heading towards Florida, USA.
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A new era in hurricane tracking begins

Inside the dangerous mission that could revolutionize how we hunt nature’s most terrifying storms.
Yale Climate Connections
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Documents and publications

Developing a participatory landslide early warning system: The Inform@Risk project in Colombia

This case study presents the Inform@Risk project which aimed at developing innovative strategies to strengthen resilience against landslides in informally urbanized areas in Colombia.
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