Latest additions to the knowledge base

MCEER is a national center of excellence dedicated to the discovery and development of new knowledge, tools and technologies that equip communities to become more disaster resilient in the face of earthquakes and other extreme events. MCEER accomplishes

Experts seek to fill gaps in knowledge, planning and technology....

“...a critical first step in helping hospitals evaluate their disaster plans...that knowledge can help hospitals make important changes to their response plans now before a disaster strikes,” says AHRQ Director Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D.

These events 'underline the increasing vulnerability of humanity to natural disasters, vulnerability that is set to rise under the scientific scenarios if climate change is left unchecked' said Achim Steiner....

Though many previous studies have documented the chronic problems of water in the West, the convergence of a number of trends makes this study unique and timely. Early in our tenure, we learned that western water planners for the 21st century must address

This accountability report outlines Mercy Corps’ emergency response over the past year, focusing on program strategy, accomplishments, financial accountability and our vision for future efforts. We feel it is critical to report back to the people who make

Following the development and implementation of the Colorado Drought Response Plan in 1981 (Colorado Division of Disaster Emergency Services 1981), Colorado experienced a long “wet” period from 1982 to 1999, which was free from widespread multi-year

This report seeks to integrate thinking on the nature of future catastrophes into the policymaker’s decisionmaking process. The report examines the major shortcomings in humanitarian response as it presently exists in order to identify areas where U.S