The organizers have joined efforts to achieve a common goal: to improve technology for search and rescue operations of people with disabilities and vulnerable groups of population. In general, human rights are at “risk” in case of a disaster. This is

Background and context The recovery from the May 27, 2006 earthquake, at Yogyakarta and Central Java is considered as a successful case within Southeast Asia. For three years, the recovery process has proceeded smoothly due to well-coordinated efforts of

Trained. Empowered. Prepared. The Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross is presenting the 25th annual Disaster Preparedness Academy on November 4, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This event is well-established and highly regarded as a one

The conference will aim for a common understanding of the new tropical cyclone surge pattern and its potential impacts, and for examining different cyclone risk reduction options or models to increase readiness and awareness of countries, local

Following are the key topics to be covered in the training: Introduction to disasters 1. Global disaster scenario 2. Pakistan disaster situation 3. Disasters in Balochistan 4. Disaster risk management concepts and terminologies Disaster risk assessments 1

Course Framework The Flood Disaster Risk Management course is an integrated approach to the development of flood risk strategies that involve engineering, settlement, development, public administration, community-based strategies and land use planning

IDER is the annual conference, with exhibits, where best practices and solutions to ensure readiness for, response to, recovery from and resilience for disasters and major emergencies, whether caused by nature, accident or terrorism are identified