05 Jan 2023
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of soft and flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make the mineral useful, but they also make asbestos exposure highly toxic. Asbestos is an effective...
Tags: Case Study, Guidance material, Manual, Behavior Change and Disaster Preparedness
27 Jun 2014
Families should be prepared for all hazards that could affect their area. NOAA’s National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the American Red Cross urge every family to develop a family disaster plan. Where will your fami...
Tags: Guidance material, Thunderstorm, Tornado
07 Apr 2015
Climate risk management is taking on a new urgency for policy makers, as well as those on the front lines at community level. The connections between climate change and the increased incidence of hurricanes, droughts, massive floods, similar destruct...
Tags: Guidance material, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Women and Gender in Disaster Management