Emergency Planning

APRIL 24, 2022

It is obvious that military instability is likely to complicate and retard the process of getting natural hazard impacts under control. All of these problems have at their root a lack of foresight and an inability to create stable global governance, as well, of course, as simple bad behaviour by national leaders.

Natural Hazard 199

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Entertainment Transportation 199

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 30, 2021

ASCE has generously compiled many of the important publications that has given many in the natural hazards research hope that perennial problems of catastrophic destruction of houses and other buildings by tornadoes can be eliminated: [link] These publications are freely available for access and download through 28 February 2022.

Natural Hazard 100

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Damage Assessment Hazard 100

Recovery Diva

MAY 7, 2022

The author posits that the attempt to reduce disaster losses by bridging the “nature/hazard versus culture/vulnerability binary” by the Western governments in the lesser developed parts of the world has only been partially effective. Western governments) and prolongs an “imperialist legacy”.

Risk Reduction 113

Risk Reduction Hazard Natural Hazard Vulnerability 113

Emergency Planning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It was clear that the US Government was influenced by the suffering and the shortcomings of the response to the tragedy as it built up its own capacity to respond to natural hazard impacts. The initial response to the disaster in Italy was slow and chaotic enough instantly to become a national scandal.

Natural Hazard 130

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Automotive Risk Reduction 130

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. This is what, in the climate environment, the World Meteorological Organization and Disaster Management Agencies at national Government levels are doing.

Resilience 142

Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

223] “Now populations around the globe again face a risk of catastrophic loss generated by human action—put simply, development-induced vulnerability to natural hazard events, including climate change and sea level rise. But this time governments and communities ought to manage the risk with an acceptable collective strategy.

Risk Reduction 100

Risk Reduction All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard 100

Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

Chapter 4 “Lessons from Co-occuring Disasters: COVOID-19 and Eight Hurricanes”by Alessandra Jerolleman, Shirley Laska and Julie Torres is a complimentary review of Louisiana government leaders and emergency managers responses to a set of simultaneous disasters: global pandemic and an “epidemic” of landfalling hurricanes during the 2020 season.

Management 113

Management All-Hazards Transportation Authorization 113

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. The Early Warnings for All Initiative, driven by the United Nations, recognizes this imperative and seeks to unite all stakeholders in building a safer world.

Natural Hazard 78

Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard Activation 78

everbridge

MAY 13, 2022

As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. An Urgency for Action: Why Enterprises and Government Organizations Should Act Now. Severe Weather Trends.

Mitigation 64

Mitigation All-Hazards Alert Hazard 64

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 12, 2021

Many states categorize pandemics as having a low probability of occurring when compared to other natural hazards, but the current pandemic has shown the long term devastating social and economic consequences. In particular, COVID-19 has had disproportionate effects on low-income communities of color and front-line workers.

Hazard 64

Hazard Mitigation Pandemic Natural Hazard 64

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. The Government of Canada’s Flood Ready web pages are a trusted source for helpful flood preparedness resources that could be shared in your community.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

Recovery Diva

JUNE 30, 2022

Studies, Yale University and Lori Peek, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Natural. Hazards Research Center, University of Colorado Boulder. The book also recaps the legacy of race in the Americas and its impact on both media coverage and government response during and after Katrina. Authors: Kai Erikson, William R.

Media 100

Media Natural Hazard Authorization Vulnerability 100

Emergency Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In 2021 a colleague who studies natural hazards wrote to me that "our institute is all but destroyed and colleagues have lost their homes". The response to these floods revealed a lack of crucial connections in civil protection between the federal government and the states. This is where the resources need to be concentrated.

All-Hazards 130

All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Disaster Preparedness 130