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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

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billion people across the globe, putting communities and the businesses they support at risk. 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 Trends.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. In particular, COVID-19 has had disproportionate effects on low-income communities of color and front-line workers.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.) play a critical role in keeping the population safe and kickstarting successful recovery.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat. Planning for the Future, Together.