The Red Cross will hold a blood drive and disaster preparedness event
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
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
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Home Affairs and Local Government (DILG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) on Wednesday, March 16, to boost the … Read More
Four-leaf clovers, leprechauns and rainbows won’t help you prepare for disaster this St. Patrick’s Day. As spring approaches, hurricane and wildfire seasons approach, along with an increased threat of tornadoes. … Read More
March is Red Cross Month. Red Cross leadership shines a light on volunteers and staff who build community relationships before disasters strike. Identifying the resources available before a disaster helps … Read More
The National Disaster Preparedness Day 2022 is being observed across the country through the holding of different awareness programs today (March 10). The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief organizes … Read More
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Humane Society is hosting a disaster preparedness event with free vaccines, $15 microchips and more for pets on Saturday. The event will take place … Read More
Australian lawmakers have been forced to defend their efforts as flood-affected residents accuse the government of abandoning them following devastating floods in New South Wales and Queensland. Defense Minister Peter … Read More
TUCSON, Ariz., February 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in a case that could limit the powers of the Environmental Protection Agency … Read More
South Carolina State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are partnering for a Disaster Preparedness and Prevention (DPP) grant. Lead researcher Dr. Cassandra Sligh-Conway, a professor in the SC State … Read More
GOOSE CREEK — City officials are adding disaster preparedness considerations to their efforts to manage and map growth issues. At a special city council meeting on Feb. 22, Kathryn Basha … Read More
Last update: 24 Feb 2022 – 15:20:08 Minister of State to the Prime Minister’s Office for Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Reconstruction, Hon. Myles K. LaRoda (second from left) listens as … Read More
Residents of Beaufort County and surrounding areas will soon have the opportunity to learn how they can help their communities better prepare for hurricanes and similar disasters. On Saturday, February … Read More
Australia and Sri Lanka have held discussions on developing a comprehensive national maritime disaster preparedness mechanism. The Foreign Office said a discussion had recently taken place between the Maritime Affairs, … Read More
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has asked the Banten administration to strengthen its disaster mitigation system, taking into account the potential of a strong earthquake … Read More
Laguna Beach California City Hall Courtesy of SouthOCBeaches.com Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Meeting Monday, February 7, 2022. Laguna Beach is hosting many town meetings in February 2022.A Laguna … Read More
Research has shown that disaster-affected minorities do not rebound as quickly as other demographic groups. Tweet that Esrone McDanielsDeputy General Director “Laws must ensure that everyone has the same rights … Read More
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Research has shown that disaster-affected minorities do not rebound as quickly as other demographic groups. According to American scientist, minority communities are more … Read More
File photo An emergency and disaster preparedness course is run in Bristol Township. Bristol Township Emergency Management is hosting the free 6-hour course with the Croydon Acres Civic Association and … Read More
The government equips community leaders and members with the knowledge and skills to prepare for a disaster. A community-based and climate-friendly disaster risk management training manual was launched yesterday, and … Read More
In recent years, the United States has experienced some of the most destructive natural disasters in its history. Extreme weather events that can lead to natural disasters are becoming more … 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
On January 18, Australia broke a new record, suffering the worst day of its COVID pandemic, with a total of 77 deaths recorded, surpassing the previous national record of 57 … Read More
Minister Khand asks CDOs about disaster preparedness Interior Minister Bal Krishna Khand. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Interior Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Saturday asked the Chiefs of Districts (CDOs) of 20 … 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
Wilton’s all-volunteer Community Emergency Response Team, in conjunction with Wilton’s Director of Emergency Management and Wilton Police Chief John Lynch, announced their annual emergency preparedness training program. disasters. The course … Read More
The incident is a lesson for us to share our knowledge and preparedness for disaster mitigation… Jakarta (ANTARA) – The magnitude 6.6 (M) earthquake that rocked Banten province on January … Read More
Officials from the county’s Department of Homeland Security and community organizations active in disasters decided to begin meeting regularly to discuss emergency planning. Meetings will be held at the county’s … Read More
Joe Fitzgerald, deputy director of Hancock County Homeland Security; Miles Hercamp, Southern Hancock Schools Safety Director; Misty Moore, executive director of county homeland security; and Amy Dawson, associate principal of … Read More
State Rep. Bennie Cook will join the Missouri House Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness for the 2022 legislative session. Cook, R-Houston, was nominated to serve on the committee … Read More
TUCSON, Ariz., January 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In its January newsletter, Doctors for Disaster Preparedness suggests that all households have a COVID medical kit, which is also a general medical … Read More
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides training on disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the local area, as well as basic skills training in disaster response. For … Read More
The City of Buellton is hosting free emergency response training for community members from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 22 at the Willemsen Ranch, 202 Dairyland Road, Buellton. … Read More
The City of Buellton is hosting free emergency response training for community members from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 22 at the Willemsen Ranch, 202 Dairyland Road, Buellton. … Read More
The deadline for information was extremely short, the difficulty of providing comments being exacerbated because Washington DC, was stopped by a snowstorm. The DDP’s brief, submitted to the Court, indicates … Read More
Water levels rose dangerously in parts of Newfoundland late last month. A new project seeks to better prepare residents for disasters like flooding. (Troy Turner / CBC – image credit) … Read More
Following extensive flooding in southwestern Newfoundland, researchers focused on a nearby community to determine how to best prepare Canadians for natural disasters. Bay St. George is one of five locations … Read More
December 31, 2021 While there does not appear to be an end in sight for the coronavirus, 2021 has been a good year in terms of gains made to bring … Read More
MANILA (PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – It took a long time for Filipinos outside areas of mass destruction to realize the extent of the misery inflicted by … Read More
TUCSON, Arizona., 23 December 2021 / PRNewswire / – Enabled December 20, Doctors for Disaster Preparedness filed a brief friend with the United States Supreme Court in the biggest energy … Read More
Heavy showers that lasted for more than 24 hours and started late Friday night (December 17) were equal to the monthly average precipitation, which was a 100-year weather event. This … 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
SHOPIAN: District Magistrate (DM) Shopian Sachin Kumar Vaishya today called a meeting of disaster management officials to review the fund requirements for disaster preparedness and mitigation in the district.During the … Read More
Photo (c) CatLane – Getty Images The tornadoes that ripped through parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois and Kentucky this month underscored the need for everyone, wherever they live, to … Read More
DECEMBER 20 – Heavy showers that lasted for more than 24 hours and started late Friday night (December 17) were equal to the monthly average precipitation, which was a 100-year … Read More
Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III and South Korea’s Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul when signing a $ 100 million loan agreement to boost the Philippine government’s vaccination program against … Read More