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Ready Before It Hits – How The American Red Cross Uses Anticipatory Action To Stay Ahead of Disasters
When most people think of “disaster relief,” they picture what happens after a hurricane or wildfire-volunteers distributing blankets, setting up shelters, and ensuring people are safe and fed. But a significant part of the American Red Cross’ response actually begins well before disaster strikes. This approach is called anticipatory action. And it’s not just a concept-it’s a real, funded operational strategy the American Red Cross uses to act early, based on forecasting, planning, and mobilization efforts that begin days ahead […]
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21 Jul 2025
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Cities around the world are stepping up efforts to reduce disaster risk and build resilience. While many tools help identify vulnerabilities, the chal...
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