Advocacy and media

In May 2004, rains killed 2,665 people in Haiti. This week they have caused another 2,000 deaths yet only 11 are reported dead in the Dominican Republic. The force of rains in Haiti were less strong than the ones that struck the Dominican Republic, but

SHAPE-RISK: Sharing experience on risk management (health, safety and environment) to design future industrial systems

The present report represents the final deliverable of SHAPE-RISK WP6 and addresses the main mechanisms which are at the basis of the

The Programme will establish a structure and mechanisms in order to prepare adequately for disasters and will be managed by a special Disaster Management Committee....

This guidebook provides some of the “best practices” of those who have promoted disaster-resistance efforts throughout the country. It is largely based on the lessons learned during a project by FEMA Region VIII and the North Dakota Division of Emergency

This guide contains awareness and action messages intended to help people reduce their risk of injury or loss in the event of natural and human-caused disasters. Awareness messages provide general information about the threats presented by each type of

'The advance alert will enable state agencies and the public to prepare for any natural calamity and minimize damage to life and property,' said G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation...

This publication offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives as well as a great deal of practical advice on how to communicate hazards and disasters at inter-personal, inter-agency, inter-sector and public levels. It draws on the rich and varied experience of

Exploring how 'the power of conventional and new media can be harnessed to create more disaster resilient communities'...