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Inclement weather response demands attention

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This also contributes to the highly passive (versus proactive) approach displayed in many recent wildfire disasters. For example, in Maui and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California alerts were delayed, use of sirens withheld, and evacuation procedures rendered ineffective.

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Adapt or Fail: Climate Change Resilience for Organizations  

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With climate change disasters on the rise, it is nearly inevitable that organizations will face a crisis at some point in the near future, and the time to begin preparing is now. The current systems and solutions in place for managing climate hazards are often inadequate, and the reliance on traditional insurance has become insufficient.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events. 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.