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Civil Protection and Civil Defence are the central pillar against natural disasters, catastrophes and emergencies. Volunteers and professionals involved in the resiliency systems need the information to perform better in big emergencies.
Civil Protection Forum 2015: Partnership and Innovation
The European Civil Protection Forum is organised by the European Commission, Directorate General Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG ECHO) every two years.
It is the largest recurring public event on European civil protection…
Odile downgraded to Tropical Storm
LOS CABOS, MEXICO - The Hurricane Odile was downgraded to tropical storm on monday evening. The wheater front pushed up Mexico's Baja California Peninsula early Tuesday, dumping heavy rains that could bring dangerous flash floods and…
Using modern technology to help manage disasters
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of the Philippines has created a way for rescuers and local citizens to use current technology in preparing and managing for disaster situations.
The DOST created Project NOAH, which stands…
Asia and Pacific: Frequency of Natural Disaster Costantly Growing
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - A Natural Disaster is defined as an events, triggered by hazards of nature, and causing at least 100 deaths or affecting the survival needs of at least 1,000 people.
The frequency of intense natural disasters…
Chilean project about disability and resilience win the "2014 Risk Award"
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - It's a NGO from Chile the winner of the Risk Award 2014 at the 5th International Disaster and Risk Conference in Davos, Switzerland. The Inclusive NGO face 77 international organization from 44 countries. And this…
Colorado: Emergency worker train for disaster
A hudge search & rescue drill happen sunday at Castle Rock in Douglas County, Colorado. Watch the Denver Fox31 video reportage about the exercise. (Ph. from Castlepineconnection.com)
Pet Shelters during Disaster and Emergencies Part 3
Benedict “Dinky” de Borja has been a volunteer Firefighter + Medic for the Pateros Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade for the last 5 years. He helps Dr. Sixto Carlos on topics such as Emergency and Disaster Preparedness,…
India and World Bank Sign $153 Million Agreement for Odisha Disaster Recovery Project
NEW DELHI – The Government of India, the Government of Odisha and the World Bank today signed a $153 million credit agreement to help the state build disaster resilient houses, improve the slums and city level infrastructure as well as…
Pet Shelters during Disasters and Emergencies (part 2)
Benedict “Dinky” de Borja has been a volunteer Firefighter + Medic for the Pateros Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade for the last 5 years. He helps Dr. Sixto Carlos on topics such as Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, as…
Pet Shelters during Disasters and Emergencies
Benedict “Dinky” de Borja has been a volunteer Firefighter + Medic for the Pateros Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade for the last 5 years. He helps Dr. Sixto Carlos on topics such as Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, as…