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A summary information of the conference "Cities on Volcanoes 5" held in Shimabara, Japan, 19-23 November 2007, prepared by Henry Gaudru, volcanologist, SVE-UNISDR scientific adviser for volcanic risk mitigation.

The conference Cities on Volcanoes was the

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

Sixty-second session
Item 56 (c) of the provisional agenda
Sustainable development: International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

The number of disasters and the scale of their impacts continue to grow, driven largely by the increasing vulnerability to

This handbook was made to provide simple information to home owners, designers and builders, and building monitors to teach principles of good design and good construction in a natural hazard prone area. Thoroughly studied, they will also guide on whether to repair or rebuild damaged houses. The descriptions are followed by a code of minimum standards for construction of houses in Aceh and Nias Islands.

This book includes more than thirty recommendations for the hazards and disaster community.

German-Indonesian Cooperation for Tsunami Early Warning System (GITEWS), in their effort to empower the local communities, have established Checklists serving as a simple reference tool for local decision makers involved in the implementation of Tsunami

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Special Paper 35

The main purpose of this document is to provide state and local officials with information on various local tsunami warning systems and procedures, and to assist local jurisdictions

By watching the daily news or reading a newspaper, we quickly understand that disasters happen regularly. They take many forms, ranging from natural disasters such as tornadoes, to man-made disasters such as workplace violence. No matter what type, the