Health & health facilities

This Guide has been created to provide advice on useful strategies for implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA).

Torrential rains in Djibouti on 11-14 April 2004 resulted in flash floods in many areas, predominantly affecting the Ambouli River Oued (banks). It is estimated that approximately 300 people died; 600 houses were destroyed and another 100 inundated; 3,000

This atlas condenses the history, causes, dangers and scientific background into powerful easy-to-read maps, graphics and tables. Today’s headlines and recent events reflect the seriousness of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts and flooding are driving

With the tragedy of New Orleans still on the focus of the world’s media, this highly topical book combines rigorous analysis of the human health impacts of flooding with an appraisal of individual and societal response to those risks, and sets these

This report is a compilation of case studies and grapples with the crucial question of merging disaster management education into the broader agenda of education for sustainable development.

This manual provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies in a disaster situation.

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.