This page brings together the Report of the 2018 CAP Implementation Workshop and the full set of technical presentations delivered during the workshop, held on 31 October–1 November 2018 in Hong Kong, China. The workshop was hosted by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and co-sponsored by IAEM, IFRC, ITU, OASIS, and WMO, and convened 57 […]
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The Fifth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was the first occasion for the world to come together and discuss early progress on implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, adopted by UN Member States in Sendai, Japan, in March 2015 at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk
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Online communication platforms have become a lifeline for millions of people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts: social media and messaging apps help maintain contact with family and friends, and provide access to information, such as where to find food, shelter or medical assistance. This information can directly influence how people prepare for, respond
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This tool was created by a retired firefighter and CERT trainer, Wayne Bennett. Bennett in his mission is to prepare as many folks as possible, created a Disaster Preparedness Calculator for Families and has made is available for free. It takes only 5 seconds to complete, and you will receive a 14-page personalized report covering first aid, food, water,
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In developing countries the agriculture sector absorbs 23 percent of the total damage and losses. Between 2005 and 2014, approximately USD 93 billion was lost in crop and livestock production due to natural hazards and disasters in developing countries. The number and frequency of recorded natural disasters, along with the associated impact and damage
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En el marco de la firma del Protocolo de Atención de Emergencias Extrahospitalarias y Asistencia Técnica en las Zonas Fronterizas entre Costa Rica y Panamá, por parte de las Sociedades Nacionales de Cruz Roja de ambos países, se propone el desarrollo de una Simulación y de un Simulacro de emergencia con el propósito de evaluar
Protocolo Atención Emergencias Prehospitalarias Transfronterizas Read More »
This guide provides up-to-date, authoritative information that schools can use to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing natural hazards. It presents information and guidance on: Identifying natural hazards that could potentially impact a school; Making new and existing school buildings safer for children and staff, and more resistant to damage during natural disasters; Planning and preparing
Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety Read More »
The attached abstract is a piece I co-wrote with a colleague while Deputy Director at the US Department of Homeland Security. It highlights a model of stakeholder engagement in disaster preparedness activities that has been proven to work in U.S. cities. Please let me know if you are interested in reading the full article by
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UNHCR’s new Global Trends report, the organization’s major annual survey of the state of displacement, says that at the end of 2016 there were 65.6 million people forcibly displaced worldwide – some 300,000 more than a year earlier. This total represents an enormous number of people needing protection worldwide. The figure of 65.6 million comprises
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América Latina es una de las regiones más afectada por la violencia urbana; y Venezuela no está exenta de ello. Es así como nace la iniciativa de llevar actividades de esparcimiento diverso a las comunidades para mitigar las consecuencias humanitarias de la violencia urbana. Por ello, Cruz Roja Venezolana inició dicha labor