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Disaster response in an urban environment presents a wide variety of challenges. Humanitarian organisations often have more experience of disaster response in rural settings, and local authorities...
In September 17 and 18, hurricane Jeanne affected the northwest of Haiti, killing to more than 1, 600 people and destroying crops, cattle and at least 5, 000 houses. The most important damage...
The consequences of living in hazard-prone areas were brought home by graphic television coverage of the hurricanes that devastated the Gulf coast of the USA in 2005. Hurricane Katrina, in...
Social vulnerability is a topic of interest in disaster management but the scope of its utility is still undefined. CDC’s Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program is evaluating the...
This report explores the challenges to climate change adaptation in major urban infrastructure sectors with a focus onNew York City, draws lessons from adaptation efforts under way in other large...
Ce document peut également être consulté sur le site officiel de Ocean Panel: https://oceanpanel.org/. Le panel de haut niveau...
This report is a desktop review of best practices in forest fire management across the globe. It identifies and documents various best forest fire management practices in the world, along with...
This guide is designed to give field personnel the basic information to prepare for, recognize, assess, and respond appropriately to the threat from wildfires and smoke. The guide is not intended...
Following an evacuation due to a wildfire emergency, there are a number of practical and emotional things a person/group can consider when ready or allowed to return home. This document provides...
Across Canada, we face a number of natural hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. Find out about risks in your region and how to...