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The Beginnings of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP)

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

In 2003, the National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP), Columbia University, was founded to provide an academically based, interdisciplinary center focused on the capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters. What did we know about managing a mass casualty event involving children?

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The Role of Individuals and Local Government in Disaster Preparedness

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 90: The Role of Individuals and Local Government in Disaster Preparedness with Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long This episode is brought to you by Fusion Risk Management, Building a More Resilient World Together. Request a demo at [link] today! Request a demo at [link] today!

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The Role of Individuals and Local Government in Disaster Preparedness

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 90: The Role of Individuals and Local Government in Disaster Preparedness with Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long This episode is brought to you by Fusion Risk Management, Building a More Resilient World Together. Request a demo at [link] today! Request a demo at [link] today!

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Federal Disaster Funding at Play in Fiscal Year 2024 and Government Shutdown Negotiations

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is running dangerously low as the busiest time of the disaster season arrives and as lawmakers debate spending levels for the coming year. The DRF is the source for myriad programs under the Federal Emergency Management Agency that provide disaster assistance to impacted communities.

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Training Solutions: Enhancing Tribal Nations’ Readiness and Resilience

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) of the Climate School, Columbia University, has been awarded a $1.5 The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) of the Climate School, Columbia University, has been awarded a $1.5

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Inclement weather response demands attention

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Events such as the devastating incident in Maui serve as grim reminders of the ongoing challenges that persist in disaster preparedness and response. Register now Challenges in emergency preparedness and response It’s fair to say that emergency management and response in the U.S. seems to be falling behind.

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Wildfire Preparedness and Emergency Management

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 159: Wildfire Preparedness and Emergency Management While the top disaster threat in California is still earthquakes, wildfires have gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many of the natural disasters hitting California are “no notice” events, so emergency management teams are reacting to them.