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Overview of Natural Disasters and their Impacts in Asia and the Pacific, 1970 – 2014

Asia and the Pacific is the most disaster-prone region in the world. Geologically, the region is characterized by active tectonic plate movements in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, which have been the source of major earthquakes and tsunamis. In the past decade alone, a person living in Asia-Pacific was twice as likely to be affected […]

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Challenges Facing Flood Resilience in a Former War Zone – Balkan Floods, May 2014

In mid-May 2014, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia faced severe flooding, in some places the worst in 120 years. The floods killed approximately 80 people and affected the lives of nearly three million others. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a member of our flood resilience alliance, provided food, water, clothes,

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Linking seasonal forecasts with disaster preparedness in the Pacific: from information to action

This new ‘Seasonal Rainfall Watch’ publication encourages Red Cross disaster managers to use seasonal forecasts for preparedness in the Pacific, helps them prepare for and respond to disasters and manage droughts and prolonged wet spells. Bureau of Meteorology, Australia – gov; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), 2015 Linking seasonal forecasts

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Mozambique floods

The heaviest flooding in over a decade to hit southern Mozambique has affected almost 250,000 people and destroyed towns and livelihoods. The floods have claimed 113 lives, which is still far fewer than similar floods in 2000 when over 900 people died. This is due to an improved early warning system implemented by the government

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Nepal’s Emergency Preparedness and Response System: Good practices, lessons learnt, and gaps

“Though landslides, floods and epidemics occur annually right across Nepal, this study focuses on just nine of the nation’s 75 districts: six in the Far- and Mid-West and three in the Eastern development regions. It further narrowed its focus to the 2008 flood of the Koshi River, the 2009 flash floods in Kailali and Kanchanpur

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SAFE STEPS: Emergency Kit

The key to surviving a natural disaster is preparation. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Gear up for anything mother nature can throw at you by ensuring you always have these items prepared! Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysia , Chinese –mandarin, Indonesian, Tagalog, Cantonese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXvp5QqB5F4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49n46EnvYs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMlt-0mPk8w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNEpworsGjM, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C90Yuil7fkA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-kyx8dDC08, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X6uxOOawEo

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SAFE STEPS: Flood

Flooding is a danger to both you and your home. In many lowland areas flash floods can appear from nowhere. To ensure you stay above water, follow these SAFE STEPS! Thai , Vietnamese , Malaysia, Chinese –mandarin, Indonesian , Tagalog, Cantonese https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4bTfM72A4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8CnxC0wyJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xvdv4mUKnI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahrwflRJxOo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb4zYEuypog, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b42f2cBPVs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TzzdLTjkSA

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