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Civil Protection and Civil Defence are the central pillar against natural disasters, catastrophes and emergencies. Volunteers and professionals involved in the resiliency systems need the information to perform better in big emergencies.
Trek Medics is headed to Puerto Rico - And we're asking for a little help from our friends!
IN BRIEF: We're asking you to support us in Puerto Rico by donating today and helping us reach our $20,000 matching gift goal to bring 9-1-1 where there currently is none. With your support we'll be able to equip local fire departments,…
Hurricane Irma: the EU mobilises its emergency response instruments
The EU is mobilising its emergency response instruments to assist countries affected or threatened by Hurricane Irma.
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini declared that:
“The European Union fully supports our partners…
SAR Expertise and Equipment Showcased at The Emergency Services Show in Birmingham
Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 20th and 21st September, The Emergency Services Show offers SAR professionals of all ranks the opportunity to see and handle the latest equipment, network with other emergency responders, watch live…
Scientific collaboration is the key for disaster management in Southeast Asia
Communities across Southeast Asia have to endure some of the world’s most severe weather as the region is regularly affected by floods, major cyclones and other high-impact events. That's why disaster management is so important.
Extreme events: UK in high risk of unprecedented rainfall
(SOURCE: MET) - New innovative research has found that for England and Wales there is a 1 in 3 chance of a new monthly rainfall record in at least one region each winter (Oct-Mar)
Worldwide droughts - Investing in preparedness to be more resilient is the key
"People die because they are not prepared to face the impacts of the drought - because their livelihoods are not resilient enough."
That's what FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said at the FAO seminar on 19th June 2017 speaking…
Disaster & Emergency Management - A successful emergency response
As we anticipated in the last article about Disaster & Emergency Management, the preparedness plan has true importance in facing a catastrophe.
Natural disasters: Facebook allied with UNICEF, Red Cross & Red Crescient and WFP
After a natural disaster, essential is knowing where it happense, how many people are involved and what clearly happened.
Now, in case of catastrophes and serious emergencies, Facebook is about to make available its data and its services…
Disaster and Emergency Management - What is a Preparedness Plan?
Preparedness plan is the key to resilience and safety in case of catastrophes. There are many important aspects to take into consideration.
Australasian-Pacific Disaster Management, Recovery & Emergency Communication Forum 2017
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WITH THE SUPPORT OF: New Zealand Fire Service, Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine, Emergency Live, Asia Pacific Security Magazine and Australian Security Magazine…