Category: Disaster preparedness

PROVO, Utah – The American Red Cross of Utah said it will partner with the city of Provo and other community partners to host a blood drive and disaster preparedness … Read More

Khandu examines disaster preparedness as 7 people lose their lives in Arunachal landslides Itanagar, May 19 (UNI) At least seven people have lost their lives in rain-triggered landslides in Arunachal … Read More

Image source: Getty Images Small businesses face unique disaster recovery challenges. In this article, The Ascent shares a guide to help you prepare your small business for disasters. If you’re … Read More

As research has shown, natural disasters and environmental threats have a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities in the United States. In Wisconsin, this is evident in how flooding affects communities … Read More

As research has shown, natural disasters and environmental threats have a disproportionate impact on marginalized communities in the United States. In Wisconsin, this is evident in how flooding affects communities … Read More

Contact: Kent Donahue [email protected] ORLANDO, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages the community to prepare for hurricane season and take advantage of the 2022 state … Read More

Shay Logan / Eye EmGetty Images No one wants to dwell on worst-case scenarios, but it’s important to be prepared for situations like fire, flood, or power outage because while … Read More

Kerala Digital University has partnered with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to organize a two-week knowledge workshop on “integrating technologies in disaster preparedness”. … Read More

Srinagar: A one-day disaster preparedness training program was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir for medical and paramedical staff from several NGOs in the Kashmir Valley. It was organized by … Read More

News Shane Superville 11 hours ago National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds and CoP(Ag.) McDonald Jacob visit the Brian Lara Parkway during the National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Month Caravan on … Read More

SM Marikina stands above a Marikina River water level rise of 23 meters as it rests on 246 pilings and an additional 20 meters further than the suggested distance of … Read More

European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic, is now in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen cooperation in disaster prevention, preparedness and response, both nationally and regionally. This comes as Bosnia … Read More

A new market study from Marketreports.info, the Global Disaster Preparedness System Market, is expected to experience tremendous growth in the coming years. Analysts also analyzed ongoing trends in Disaster Preparedness … Read More

Story by Charlotte DekleAssociated feature editor Photo courtesy of Kathy TamDonor The SPHS Red Cross Club is hosting a wildfire information workshop as part of a series of new seminars … Read More

The Philippines has long been considered calamity-prone and vulnerable to disasters. In fact, it ranked third among all the highest-risk countries in the world, according to the 2018 World Risk … Read More

In this episode of National Security PodcastJames Mortensen and Anastasia Kapetas join Will Stoltz to explore the growing threat of natural disasters in Australia and the role of the Australian … Read More

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/April 17) – Various government agencies will join forces to develop a Mindanao Disaster Preparedness Plan that will provide an island-wide perspective for “coordinated efforts to plan, prepare, … Read More

SENATE candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize disaster preparedness to “reduce risk and damage” during natural disasters and called on them and the national government, … Read More

jetcityimage/iStock.com Since 2005, Walmart has played a role in disaster response in the United States and around the world. While Walmart continues to respond in the immediate term, the company … Read More

Dan Zalewski, Eric Hubner, Bill Schaible, Mark Adubato, and Michael Sheehan, Parsippany CERT Member PARSIPPANY — Flash floods, windstorms, blizzards and power outages have wreaked havoc on our township over … Read More

The days are getting longer and warmer on the Atlantic coast. That means tourist season — and hurricane season — is right around the corner. The summer of 2022 is … Read More

The Yarra Ranges Council received $10 million from the Preparing Australia program. Picture: IN FILE. By Parker McKenzie The Yarra Ranges Council has received $10 million in funding from the … Read More

The Council has welcomed $10 million in funding from the Commonwealth Government to implement its Resilient Yarra Ranges project. The project aims to help the Yarra Ranges community better understand … Read More

When you walk into Walmart headquarters, you can’t miss a painting on the right. The long line of trucks heading for New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, ready … Read More

A pre-election open letter from disability rights and disability advocacy organizations calls for greater resources for disaster-affected people with disabilities. A coalition of 40 disability rights and advocacy organizations has … Read More

TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Due to recent alarming reports of increasing incidence of serious illnesses among members of the armed forces and claims that the 2016 to … Read More

Nepal was devastated by unprecedented monsoon floods in October 2021. They affected large numbers of Nepalese across the country, especially those who were already vulnerable. Together with the Nepalese Red … Read More

Loss of life and property due to rain will now be significantly reduced in the disaster-prone Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, which is expected to have its Doppler radar fully operational … Read More

Since the country’s power facilities are highly vulnerable to natural disasters, the system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has also worked twice as hard to strengthen the … Read More

Just as the country appears to be heading for a return to pre-pandemic business activity levels, another severe natural disaster disrupted an otherwise serene weekend. The Taal volcano erupted last … Read More

TUCSON, Ariz., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — President Biden warned last week that global food shortages were going to be “real” because of the war in Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine … Read More

DMRRR organizes a one-day disaster preparedness training program posted on March 27, 2022 | Author RK News Srinagar, March 26:Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction … Read More

As an auxiliary to the government in the humanitarian field, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is one of the leading humanitarian organizations in the country, with branches and activities … Read More

Sonoma County Schools Superintendent Steve Herrington traveled to Sacramento on Wednesday to testify in support of two education bills that aim to better equip schools to deal with disasters. Herrington, … Read More

Two years of COVID and weeks into a war between Russia and Ukraine, it may have crossed your mind many times to consider disaster preparedness. “Catastrophe” in this case means … Read More

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) — South Carolina is more poised for a health catastrophe than in previous years, according to a report recently released by the Trust for America’s Health. … Read More

February 2 – CANNON BEACH – A state grant will help the city build sites that can turn into emergency shelters for villages after a disaster. The city received $360,000 … Read More

Kathmandu, January 29 Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Saturday asked the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of 20 districts to provide an update on the preparedness of part of the … Read More

You can’t prepare for every ‘black swan’ event – consider the current supply chain disruptions impacting the holiday season and creating inflationary pressures. Even planned technology upgrades or simple configuration … Read More