National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 12, 2021

state develops a hazard mitigation plan, which identifies top local risks and provides a framework for long term strategies to reduce risk and protect citizens and property from damage. 8 states/territories mention pandemic planning but do not discuss further how the state or agency will be able to mitigate the hazard from the event.

Hazard 64

Hazard Mitigation Pandemic Natural Hazard 64

Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

Globally, about a thousand times as much is spent on hydrocarbon exploration and extraction than on the mitigation of the climate change that results from burning fossil fuels (Mechler et al. Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. GNCSODR 2015. UNISDR 2005. UNISDR 2015.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. By analyzing factors such as topography, hydrology, and historical flood data, flood risk assessments can help communities identify areas that are most vulnerable to flooding.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52