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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

everbridge

By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events could displace 1.2 As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. Severe weather puts millions in harm’s way each year.

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As Populations Grow and New Hazards Emerge, Understanding Global Trends and Research Can Help Us Chart the Course

National Fire Protection Association

Some fire safety challenges are directly related to the increase in population and urbanization, while others stem from our desire to mitigate the impact of having more humans on the planet. billion will be added to the world’s urban population by 2050, with almost 90 percent of this growth happening in Asia and Africa.

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Prepare for the Impact of Tropical Storm Nicole

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By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events are projected to displace 1.2 Essential Steps to Mitigate the Impact of Severe Weather. Risk Assessment: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA) to understand what natural threats or hazards may impact their community, buildings, and infrastructure.

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