Series of reports on infrastructure resilience following Hurricane Sandy. Northeastern University, George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, August, 2013. Online version of report http://www.northeastern.edu/kostas/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Website-Version-2.pdf
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The paper offers insight and recommendations around preparing for and coping with drought as a recurrent and natural hazard in many parts of the world. It largely focuses on the Africa context, and suggests ways to improve effectiveness of humanitarian action. For example, early warning systems have evolved greatly over the years, however there is room
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Bu makale, “Türkiye’de Son 10 Yılda Afet Yönetiminde Gelişmeler” başlığıyla H. Türkoğlu ve A. Yönder tarafından hazırlanmış olup, 1999 Marmara Depremi sonrasında Türkiye’de afet yönetimi alanında yaşanan dönüşümleri kapsamlı şekilde ele almaktadır. Çalışma, artan kentleşme, doğal tehlikeler ve iklim değişikliği bağlamında Türkiye’nin maruz kaldığı riskleri değerlendirerek, afet yönetimi ve risk azaltma politikalarının önemini vurgulamaktadır. Ayrıca
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“This booklet targets the key players in the construction process of non-engineered building construction aiming to empower them with the new knowledge to fulfill the basic requirements of earthquake resistant buildings. This booklet can be distributed to the comunities, to the social workers and disaster related organizations as an awareness tool for creating the demand
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والطريقة المثلى لضمان سلامة عائلتك تتمثل في الاستعداد عن طريق وضع خطة كوارث. Set of fact sheets and preparedness checklists developed by the American Red Cross. Online version of fact sheetsand preparedness checklists http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster-safety-library
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يرى هذا التقرير أن ممارسة إدارة مخاطر الكوارث هي إحدى السمات المحددة للمجتمعات القادرة على الصمود ومجابهة الكوارث ومن ثمّ فإنه ينبغي دمجها – أو « إدراجها » في كافة جوانب التنمية. ويرمي هذا التقرير إلى إثراء معلومات لجنة التنمية بهذه القضية أثناء الاجتماعات السنوية للبنك الدولي وصندوق النقد الدولي لعام 2012 ومساندة النقاش الجاري
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This Refugees International report highlits shortcomings in the Colombian governtment’s and international agencies’ reponse to the 2010-2011 floods in order to ensure Colombia is better prepared for future flood events. While Colombia has committed to a disaster management framework, the severity of the emergency highlighted gaps in the system including the notable lack of local
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A case study on the importance of effective visualization tools in disaster preparedness, such as volcanic hazard maps, which help public officials and citizens prepare for volcanic emergencies. Volcanic Hazard Maps Improve Disaster Preparedness in Colombia http://geospatial.intergraph.com/Libraries/CaseStudies/Volcanic_Hazard_Maps_Improve_Disaster_Preparedness_in_Colombia.sflb.ashx
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This feasibility study presents a comprehensive approach to flood disaster management in Nepal’s West Rapti River Basin, combining scientific analysis with community-based practices. Conducted by ICHARM/PWRI and the Nepal Development Research Institute, the research examines the root causes, impacts, and management of recurrent flooding affecting vulnerable rural communities. Using participatory rural appraisal methods alongside hydrological
This case study, developed under the ProVention Consortium’s Community Risk Assessment and Action Planning project, examines a flood disaster risk reduction and sustainable development initiative carried out in the Lower Lempa River Valley of El Salvador between 2000 and 2001. Commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and financed by the Inter-American