Disasters cost Global economy
The 2017 Global Platform of United Nations conference was held in Cancun, Mexicoon Disaster risk reduction where the Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed... Read More
Role of Social Media in Natural Disasters
Social Media has redefined and revolutionized communication during natural disasters.In times of natural disasters, people tend to use social media for several... Read More
An Innovative Way to Encourage Disaster Preparedness: FEMA’s Public Assistance Deductible
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently outlined a new framework called Public Assistance program for providing strong incentive for states to... Read More
Fishermen use ban period to prepare for disasters
Tamil Nadu District Rural Development Agency’s (TNDRDA) runs the community based disaster risk management project with the State Institute of Rural Development... Read More
Storm cleanup bids rise, debris removal contractors can capitalize on opportunity
After any natural disaster, debris removal and cleanup is one of the critical and biggest tasks in order get life quickly back... Read More
Wildfires up this year; Experts encourage fire safety as danger is high in Minnesota State, USA
Minnesota Interagency Fire Center hosted a news teleconference in Week 15, as part of the ‘Wildfire Prevention Week’. Fire experts discussed... Read More
India bakes as flooding rains target Myanmar
Dangerous heat wave is continuing across India. Delhi airport recorded highest temperature this year at 43 deg C. The National Capital Region... Read More
OHIO DISASTER RESPONSE DRILL
Emergency response agencies had planned a large-scale disaster drill in the city of Columbus in the 1st week of April, 2017 which... Read More
Radio Amateurs Supporting Colombia Landslide Disaster Relief and Recovery Effort
An emergency HAM radio network (Amateur Radio) actively supported the relief and recovery work in the town of Mocoa in... Read More
Shocked by Indian quake damage, ex-bricklayer makes disaster-proof buildings her mission
The shocking human toll of over 20,000 in the 2001 earthquake in Gujarat in India, inspired Elizabeth Hausler with the vision to... Read More