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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. Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.)

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Leonardo and the Deluge

Emergency Planning

It has been suggested that his lack of formal education catalysed his ability to observe objectively: he has no knowledge of Latin or Greek and hence could not read the classic texts of orthodox learning. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man." Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 13(11): 2707-2716.

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Mitigating the Impact of Severe Weather

everbridge

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. Over-notification: Severe weather events happen all the time. Severe Weather Trends.