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United States of America: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2007-2009)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
Documents and publications

A guidebook to FEMA 178 - NEHRP handbook for the seismic evaluation of existing buildings for use in the evaluation of school buildings

This guidebook is a companion publication to be used in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's document "FEMA 178 - NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings." This guidebook is intended for use by school facility

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Update

Southern California holds massive earthquake drill

Today millions of people all over Southern California are participaing in what the organizers are calling 'the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history'...
Southern California Earthquake Center
Press release

"The world needs to draw the lessons of Hurricane Katrina"

As Hurricane Ernesto is approaching the US Gulf coast, it is important to recall how preparedness is the key to saving people. The arrival of Hurricane Ernesto coincides with the one year-anniversary of Hurricane Katrina that killed more than a thousand
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Press release

100th anniversary San Francisco: "Too many children are killed in schools when disasters strike"

As the United States commemorates the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, one of the worst earthquakes in U.S. history, the director of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction secretariat recalls
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Press release

Hurricane Katrina: "Industrialized countries have to be prepared for the worst"

“The strong tropical cyclone in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as the devastating floods in Romania, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria and Germany are yet another reminder that natural hazards are a global threat. We need to pay more attention to social
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Update

Women most vulnerable in disasters but left out in policies to reduce risk

'The London School of Economics did a research of 141 disasters worldwide and for every disaster, out of five people who died, four of them were women,' says Lorena Aguilar, IUCN Global Senior Gender Adviser....
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Educational materials

USGS science and education

The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons

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Understanding risk basics

PreventionWeb offers explainers that cover the basic concepts of risk.

Risk reduction how-to

How can you help others reduce disaster risk?