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Early warning and early action for all
By United Nations Development Programme - Bangladesh on Dec 26, 2022 05:15 pm
For Cox’s Bazar, a coastal disaster-prone district that
hosts nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees, the International Day for
Disaster Reduction has enormous significance.
Deep learning can predict tsunami impacts in less than a second
By Institute of Physical and Chemical Research on Dec 26, 2022 01:49 pm
Deep learning could save lives by slashing the time needed to predict the height and reach of large tsunamis.
Impact forecasting and anticipatory action, how to take the right decision?
By Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre on Dec 26, 2022 01:21 pm
This blogpost looks at the challenges associated with
forecasting not only the hazards themselves, but also their impacts, to
inform anticipatory action that protects many more people from harm.
California earthquake puts early warning system to the test
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Dec 26, 2022 01:07 pm
The people most rattled by the magnitude 6.4 earthquake
early Tuesday said the alert didn't give them enough time to take cover
as the temblor shook homes off foundations, knocked out power and water
to thousands, and injured more than a dozen people.
The importance of community engagement in risk reduction
By Sepid newspaper on Dec 26, 2022 11:20 am
The analysis of the lessons learned and the available
documents regarding the Bam earthquake in Iran (2003) shows that the
preparedness of people and organizations to face this event was very
low.
Building a climate resilient future for coastal South Asia
By CASCADES on Dec 23, 2022 01:02 pm
South Asia's megacities have huge economic potential and
large populations, and must be supported to power the adaptation and
innovation needed to deal with the cascading impacts of sea level rise.
Ongoing CU research explores impacts, solutions after Marshall Fire
By University of Colorado Boulder on Dec 23, 2022 12:31 pm
One year after the Marshall Fire, dozens of ongoing research
projects are exploring the science behind what happened that day, the
widespread impacts on people, pets and the environment and how we can
mitigate future catastrophes amid a changing climate.
Expert says Malaysia’s early warning system needs upgrade, flood risk map not reaching community
By Malay Mail Online on Dec 23, 2022 12:04 pm
The country’s EWS needs to be improved where every warning
is made based on forecast data that is observed and modelled at the
local level, and information is disseminated based on the calculated
impact and uses various digital dissemination platforms
Innovative climate risk insurance wanted – 8th Call for Proposals of the ISF is open now!
By InsuResilience Solutions Fund on Dec 23, 2022 12:03 pm
The ISF supports the development of innovative and
sustainable climate risk insurance products in countries of Latin
America, Africa and Asia eligible to receive official development
assistance (ODA).
Tidal information rolls out for coastal communities across the Pacific in the form of calendars
By Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Dec 23, 2022 11:42 am
How disability advocates are working with communities to
make sure everyone is included in preparation and execution when it
comes to disasters in Tonga.
Are California nursing homes adequately prepared for wildfire-related emergencies?
By EurekAlert on Dec 23, 2022 11:09 am
New research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics
Society found that nursing homes in California that face a greater risk
of wildfire exposure have poorer compliance with Medicare’s emergency
preparedness standards.
Flood prediction breakthrough by NASA, Pacific Disaster Center
By University of Hawai'i on Dec 23, 2022 11:01 am
NASA’s Earth Science Applied Sciences Disasters program area
has partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi’s Pacific Disaster Center
and other scientific institutions to release a significant breakthrough
in flood prediction technology.
Wildfire threats not commonly disclosed by U.S. firms despite risk to economy
By University of California, Davis on Dec 22, 2022 01:00 pm
Public companies bury such risks, UC Davis researchers suggest.
Education,
collaboration, and innovation: how increasing awareness of climate
change can support the expansion of community-led drr projects
By YAKKUM Emergency Unit member of ACT Alliance on Dec 22, 2022 12:47 pm
With support from YAKKUM Emergency Unit’s (YEU) IDEAKSI
project, PB Palma has developed an innovative DRR system, aimed to
support KPGW’s emergency response in the event of a flood.
New tectonic plate model could improve earthquake risk assessment
By Eos - AGU on Dec 22, 2022 12:07 pm
A new model of tectonic plates in New Zealand may identify areas of increased earthquake likelihood.
Climate change made record breaking early season heat in Argentina and Paraguay about 60 times more likely
By World Weather Attribution on Dec 22, 2022 11:46 am
A large area centred around the central-northern part of
Argentina, and also southern Bolivia, central Chile, and most of
Paraguay and Uruguay, experienced record-breaking temperatures during
two consecutive heatwaves in November and early December 2022.
The Averted Disaster Award announces Bangladesh Red Crescent Society as 2022 winner
By Averted Disaster Award on Dec 22, 2022 11:43 am
The Averted Disaster Award (ADA) today named the Bangladesh
Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) as the winner of the 2022 ADA award for
outstanding Disaster Risk Management (DRM) intervention.
The averted disaster award releases free-access documentary about 2022 award winning project
By Averted Disaster Award on Dec 22, 2022 11:30 am
The Averted Disaster Award is an innovative new award that
aims to bring visibility to successful disaster mitigation
interventions.
The benefits of collaboration in pursuit of flood resilience
By Flood Resilience Portal on Dec 22, 2022 11:16 am
When multiple responders operate in the
same disaster-prone region, there’s always a risk of duplication (at
best) and confusion (at worst).
What on Earth is a polar vortex? And what’s global warming got to do with it?
By Yale Climate Connections on Dec 22, 2022 11:13 am
An influx of Arctic air is blasting across the U.S., sending
temperatures plunging and creating social media buzz about the polar
vortex. Meteorologist Bob Henson explains the phenomenon.
World Bank approves support to improve flood resilience and risk management in Indonesia
By World Bank, the on Dec 21, 2022 12:38 pm
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a
US$400 million loan to support the Government of Indonesia in protecting
an estimated 6.3 million people from damage caused by flooding and in
bolstering national flood resilience management.
From ShakeAlert to smartphones: Earthquake early warning now and beyond
By Temblor on Dec 21, 2022 10:42 am
Getting notifications to people in the event of an
earthquake is a key component of earthquake early warning systems. Apps
like MyShake and companies like Google are leading the way.
Empowering Moroccan cities to adapt and thrive in the face of disasters
By World Bank, the on Dec 21, 2022 10:30 am
Moroccan cities, which contribute to more than 75 percent of
the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are becoming increasingly
vulnerable to natural and climate hazards.
2022’s US climate disasters, from storms and floods to heat waves and droughts
By Conversation Media Group, the on Dec 21, 2022 10:10 am
The year 2022 will be remembered across the U.S. for its
devastating flooding and storms – and also for its extreme heat waves
and droughts. This isn’t just a freak year: Such extreme events are
occurring with increasing frequency and intensity.
IOM joins Making Cities Resilient 2030 as supporting entity
By Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) on Dec 21, 2022 10:04 am
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM)
Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has joined
the Making Cities Resilient (MCR2030) initiative as a supporting entity.
A needs-driven approach: the PROCULTHER-NET survey
By PROCULTHER on Dec 20, 2022 05:47 pm
The elaboration of the Ex-ante Feasibility Study aimed to
facilitate the identification of the contents and processes on which to
build the experience of a best-practice incubator through the
establishment of the PROCULTHER-NET community within the KN.
Study shows how machine learning could predict rare disastrous events, like earthquakes or pandemics
By Brown University on Dec 20, 2022 12:42 pm
Researchers from Brown and MIT suggest how scientists can
circumvent the need for massive data sets to forecast extreme events
with the combination of an advanced machine learning system and
sequential sampling techniques.
UK's Rwanda asylum plan criticised for ignoring climate threats
By Thomson Reuters Foundation, trust.org on Dec 20, 2022 10:49 am
Under a deal with Rwanda struck in April, Britain intends to
relocate people who arrive on its shores illegally to the East African
nation, more than 4,000 miles (6,400 km) away
Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii: How to stay safe while visiting volcanoes
By Conversation Media Group, the on Dec 20, 2022 09:20 am
It is important for tourists to properly prepare for
excursions to see volcanic eruptions – by allocating sufficient time for
their visit, wearing adequate footwear and clothing, and carrying
emergency kits.
Greater Manchester shares best practice on disaster risk reduction with Central Asian cities
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia on Dec 20, 2022 07:51 am
Central Asian city representatives discussed disaster risk
management and preparedness with Greater Manchester authorities,
including lessons learnt from dealing with emergencies experienced by
the British city such as severe winter weather and floods.
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