We have chosen to look at natrual disasters in this issue, more specifically what is being done about them, and what Emergency Preparedness truly means.
2007 issue 2
We have chosen to look at natrual disasters in this issue, more specifically what is being done about them, and what Emergency Preparedness truly means.
Emergencies and disasters are increasing as are the cost impacts.
Natural disasters are becoming more prevalent and more devastating. Ontario has experienced powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes. Preparing for this isn't just common sense it's a part of due diligence in a time of increasing risk.
IDASSA 2007 is the second Natural Disaster exercise that the Republic of Croatia, in cooperation with NATOs Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC), has organized on its territory.
The Red Cross promotes best practices in disaster management for the volunteer, non-profit sector.
While very large disasters, such as Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami are, fortunately, fairly rare, the frequency of disasters has been rising rapidly. The world is struggling to address skyrocketing disaster losses.
The Commander of Joint Task Force (Pacific) discusses the challenges of natural disaster preparation.
Executing an effective evacuation plan is a massive undertaking.
Protecting First Responders during CBRN incidents.