03 May 2016
Hercules is one of the 5 communities located at the base of the Chaparrastique volcano, in the San Miguel department in El Salvador. On December 29th 2013, the volcano emitted a large column of smoke and ash, affecting nearby towns. Community memb...
Tags: Other type of resource, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Volcano
03 May 2016
Voluntary service is one the fundamental principles of the Red Cross. Our work depends on the initiative and excellent service of Red Cross volunteers who support our programs and actions. That is why we would like you to meet the volunteers and c...
Tags: Other type of resource, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
18 Sep 2014
Experience has shown that effective domestic laws can be indispensable tools for reducing vulnerability to disasters and ensuring an effective response. Weak laws, on the other hand, can hinder progress in making populations safer and stall their...
Tags: Other type of resource, Disaster Law