The purpose of this paper is to examine best practices and available models for managing the financial impact of floods. The paper (i) identifies key issues specific to flood risk management, (ii) evaluates international experience with public and private flood insurance programs, and (iii) draws out lessons for Canada’s approach to the financial management of flood risk and the […]
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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
“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
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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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
This leaflet, prepared by Zoï Environment Network, serves to educate people on how to respond in case of flood.
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This report presents data about natural disasters impacts (human and economic) at world scale for the last 20 years. The analyses focus on trends and patterns of impacts and how these vary regarding the income level or the geographical location. Based on the analyses, conclusions and action points were drawn to raise the awareness and
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Over the past two decades, extreme weather events have caused more than 13,000 deaths and property damage in excess of $6.4 billion in Vietnam. More than 70% of the country’s population is at risk of natural hazards, particularly the rural and urban poor. Destruction of roads inhibits disaster emergency response, leaving many communities isolated with no
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The advance of the agricultural frontier and inadequate agricultural practices have contributed to environmental degradation in the sub-watersheds of the Tapacalí and Inalí rivers in the department de Madriz, Nicaragua. Meanwhile, a lack of knowledge and environmental awareness increases the communities’ vulnerability to socio-natural threats. Addressing that vulnerability through an innovative approach that integrates disaster risk
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The Partners for Resilience (PfR) put their integrated approach and vision of community resilience into practice to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Nicaragua. In the municipalities of San Lucas and Las Sabanas, their micro-projects consist of specific interventions and management actions, which combine Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) with Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and