Emergency Planning
APRIL 24, 2022
A principle of cascading disasters is that the world is ever more closely linked by networks on which we all depend for communications, commerce, enlightenment and entertainment. It can also mean communication over very long distances, leading to the adoption of common agendas among disparate groups of people.
everbridge
OCTOBER 11, 2023
By Lorenzo Marchetti, Public Affairs Manager at Everbridge Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, University College London and University of Agder Carina Fearnley, Director, UCL Warning Research Centre, Professor in Warnings and Science Communication, Dept.
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everbridge
DECEMBER 8, 2022
According to the EM-DAT Emergency Event Database, there were 432 natural hazard-related incidents in 2021, compared to an average of 357 annual catastrophes for the period 2001-2020. Asia suffered 40% of all disaster incidents and accounted for 49% of all deaths and 66% of all people affected. So, what is new?
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. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.) Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability.
Recovery Diva
MAY 12, 2022
The principles establish a high and, for all the authors of this volume, a necessary standard for the aspirations of emergency managers and the communities they serve, to work toward disaster recovery processes and practices whereby: #1 ….all 4 …is not possible without equal access to resources and programs.
everbridge
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
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. While people always come first, it is as important to locate all of your organization’s assets. Where is your inventory?
everbridge
MAY 13, 2022
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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