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The Vajont Dam Disaster, Sixty Years On

Emergency Planning

On 9th October 1963, at 22:39 local time, a 240 million cubic metre landslide dashed into the reservoir from the flanks of Mount Toc, travelling at about 100 km/hr. Recently, the site of the disaster has been opened up to tourism, with a visitor centre, guided tours and a protected walkway across the rim of the dam.

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Four Questions About the Covid-19 Pandemic

Emergency Planning

Sectors such as travel, hospitality, tourism, retail, the arts and entertainment will suffer closures and reorganisations. Emergency planning is an essential tool in the response to a pandemic. Planning is more a process than an outcome. They will need a constant supply of adequate personal protective equipment.

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