Disasters natural and humanmade disasters. Ved at bruge søgeordet disasters på diverse søgemaskiner vil man få mange gode oversigter. http://home13.inet.tele.dk/horn/disasters.htm
The Hindu : Catastrophes Unlimited official definitions, observations from the field suggest that disasters be classifiedunder three broad categories natural, humanmade, and other disasters. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/02/20/stories/13200019.htm
Extractions: Front Page National International Regional ... Next India is one of the world's major theatres of disasters - both natural and man-made catastrophes - which pound it end to end year after year. India Disasters Report, edited by PARASURAMAN S. and UNNIKRISHNAN P.V., which will be launched on February 22, presents an overview of the country's response to calamities and calls for an informed debate on the subject. Exclusive extracts from the Report are reproduced here. Introduction I am compelled to utter a truism in asserting that physical catastrophes have their inevitable and exclusive origin in certain combinations of physical facts. Rabindranath Tagore BE it an "act of God" or "act of Man", a mindboggling spectrum of disasters wreak havoc in the Indian subcontinent. Disasters are either natural, such as floods, droughts, cyclones, and earthquakes or human-made such as riots, conflicts, refugee situations, and other like fire, epidemics, industrial accidents, and environmental fallouts. Often, the difference between them is marginal. The disturbing fact is that even in a region like South Asia, where poverty, deprivation, and death due to disasters are a common enough feature of life, India remains the worst-affected country. In fact, the frequency of all categories of disasters, varying from epidemics to road accidents and perennial droughts and floods, is escalating, resulting in a multifold growth of injuries, disabilities, diseases and deaths, disrupting life- supporting systems, and adding to the health, social, and economic burden of an already impoverished people.
The Hindu : Media Reportage: Interview With Mark Tully Chief of Bureau, BBC, Delhi covered every imaginable disaster, natural and human-made,in South to Max Martin and Unnikrishnan PV on media and disasters. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/02/20/stories/1320001c.htm
Extractions: Front Page National International Regional ... Next MARK TULLY is a media legend in India and, has in his 30 years with the British Broadcasting Corporation - 20 of them as Chief of Bureau, BBC, Delhi - covered every imaginable disaster, natural and human-made, in South Asia. Born in Calcutta in 1935, schooled largely in England, he has virtually adopted India as his home and has straddled both nations: he was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1985 and the Padma Shree in 1992, a rare exception for a foreigner. Tully has often ruffled establishment feathers, both government and media, in his insistence on the humane side of media coverage and his subaltern view of things. The size and variety of his footprint leaves him uniquely able to comment on media linkages with issues of national and regional importance. Excerpts from an interview to Max Martin and Unnikrishnan P. V. on media and disasters. How can the media change the perception about disaster-affected people from "helpless victims" to "partners in change"?
GEO-3: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK Centre for Coordination of the Prevention of natural disasters in Central territoriesand populations when faced with natural and humanmade hazards (see http://www.unep.org/geo/geo3/english/471.htm
Extractions: UNEP DEWA UNEP.Net GEO-1 ... GEO-3 GEO: Global Environment Outlook 3 Past, present and future perspectives Contact Us Help Search GEO-3: Home GEO-3 Chapter 2 Disasters ... Table of contents Many countries, especially those located on islands, are vulnerable to natural disasters (see table below). The major concerns with regard to policy include the following (UNEP 1999): Improving management is critical to disaster reduction, especially non-structural mitigation actions using natural mechanisms. For example, wetlands reduce floods, woodlands reduce landslides and mangroves lessen the effect of coastal storms and extreme tides. In general, good land use maintains healthy ecosystems, provides resources and facilitates non-structural mitigation action. This strategy is particularly attractive in countries where risk insurance and structural mitigation come at a high price. Vulnerability to natural hazards of Caribbean countries hurricanes earthquakes volcanoes
Africa Environment Outlook TNC = total national capital HMC = humanmade capital NC are in the low human developmentindex (HDI) category equipped to deal with natural disasters, such as http://www.unep.org/aeo/321.htm
Extractions: Past, present and future perspectives Get Javascript Home Compared to 30 years ago, African countries are increasingly democratizing, are devolving power from the centre to lower levels, and are empowering communities and civil society organizations to participate meaningfully and effectively in decision making. This chapter provides a synthesis of the issues covered in the previous chapters of AEO, followed by an analysis of policy responses for the implementation of a sustainable environment and development agenda for Africa. The chapter closes with a key output of the AEO process: 31 recommendations for specific actions by policy makers. The wealth of a nation is measured by its total national capital, that is to say, the sum of its human-made capital, natural capital, human skills capital and social capital (Serageldin 1994). This is illustrated in easily memorizable form in Box 5.1
Extractions: Discussant: Mohammed Dore, Brock University This session consisted of a presentation of preliminary results of a recent project performed by Mohammed Dore and his colleague, David Etkin. The project identified a framework for estimating the economic costs associated with natural disasters, and applied the methodology to the 1998 ice storm in Canada. Dore began with a discussion on the need for such a methodology, pointing out that disasters have a large impact on human civilization, and that disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. There are many potential users for a consistent methodology, including insurance agencies, as well as response, aid, and donor agencies. The costs of the 1998 ice storm were documented in a report by the Conference Board of Canada, and are summarized as follows: Short-term loss of nominal output was estimated at $1.6 billion, or 0.2% of Canadian real gross domestic product (GDP).
January 2003 Observer - Internet Pages some of the better sites dealing with hazards and disasters, see http in the developmentof plans for protection from both natural and humanmade emergencies http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/jano03/jano03f.htm
Extractions: ReliefWeb, a United Nations organization serving the needs of the humanitarian and relief community, has launched a new, searchable library of humanitarian documents, aiming to provide a central point of access to publications addressing a wide range of humanitarian issues. The more than 300 documents from 105 sources presently available include analyses, annual reports, conference reports, program and project evaluations, manuals, and program guidelines. http://meted.ucar.edu/emgmt/index.htm The COMET Program, which was created by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research to support and enhance scientific knowledge about the weather, has made available web-based training materials on weather and weather-related hazards for emergency managers. This page provides links to interactive, self-paced multimedia learning modules on such topics as wildfire behavior, hazardous weather, hurricanes, and flooding. Other COMET modules, which are primarily designed for weather forecasters, can be found at http://meted.ucar.edu/modules.htm
Extractions: Volume 16, No. 3 (November 1998) Articles by: R. Denise Blanchard-Boehm , "Understanding Public Response to Increased Risk from Natural Hazards: Application of the Hazards Risk Communication Framework," pp. 247-278. L. Erwin Atwood and Ann Marie Major , "Exploring the 'Cry Wolf' Hypothesis," pp. 279-302. The "cry wolf" hypothesis argues that individuals who have experienced predictions of disasters that do not materialize will discount the validity of subsequent disaster warnings. This belief in the false alarm effect is widely mentioned in the disaster literature, and anecdotal material appears to support the validity of the hypothesis. This study of a false earthquake warning supports experimental findings indicating that cancellation of a disaster warning leads to a false alarm effect. Following cancellation of the threat by the non-appearance of the predicted earthquake, 46.7 percent of the panel respondents indicated that they would pay less attention whereas only 16.7 percent said that they would pay more attention to a future earthquake prediction. The panel data also suggest that the mass media were substantial contributors to the observed false alarm effect, while at the same time the media escaped blame for their contributions to the problem. (AA)
GDIN.org Preparing for the health problems of large populations as well as of small communitiesthat experience natural or humanmade disasters is probably the greatest http://www.gdin.org/conf_02italy_prop.html
Extractions: Concept paper for discussion. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. Theme of the conference Information systems and telecommunications in support of health, survival, rehabilitation: from need analysis to technological development and use. Human beings first. The Conference organizers will assume that technology has be used for an essential ethical scope: wellbeing, good health, survival, with strategies adapted to local contexts and technological/economic absorption capacities. It may have just little scope outside human benefit. In the case of disasters, IT becomes critical for preparedness, planning, management, restoration and rehabilitation. Under extreme circumstances, good management practices are even more important than clinical skills and may have a higher impact on survival and early rehabilitation of communities. Therefore the conference will be developed with the aim at putting individuals and communities as the main subject (victim of a disaster and beneficiary of IT deployed) in the conference. Technology will be presented that makes a significant contribution to human survival and victims benefit by and large.
Disaster Management Facility: News And Events: Conferences Confronting disasters and Emergencies Conference Shanghai, China - October 15-18,2002. Ninth International Symposium on natural and human-made Hazards http://www.worldbank.org/dmf/news/conferences.htm
Extractions: Conferences and Training Fifth Regional Training Course on Flood Risk Management - Beijing, China - September 15 - 26, 2003 Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Coping with Regional Vulnerability - Kyoto, Japan - July 3-5, 2003 Third Regional Training Course on Earthquake Vulnerability Reduction for Cities - Dhaka, Bangladesh - June 9-18, 2003 La Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) - - Barcelona, Spain - May 13, 2003 Third International Workshop on Seismic Risk in North Africa - Mansoura, Egypt - April 23-27, 2003 Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment in Disasters (REA) Workshop - Oslo, Norway - April 8-10, 2003 Third World Water Forum The Future of Disaster Risk: Building Safer Cities - Washington, DC - December 4-6, 2002
Extractions: UMCOR News Subscribe to Email Edition Hotline Archives Hotline Home March 23, 2001 UMCOR has sent emergency grants in response to the flooding in Eastern Hungary and the Ukraine . Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in what is the region's worst flooding in 100 years. Funds will help provide food, hygiene items, blankets, drinking water, medical supplies and other relief goods. In the long-term, UMCOR partners will work to rehabilitate homes that have been damaged or destroyed. To join in this response, please give to UMCOR's International Disaster Response, In partnership with the Christian Council of Churches, The United Methodist Church in Mozambique has purchased 20 tons of food for people affected by the flooding . Funds from UMCOR have made this relief work possible. The food will be distributed in the Mutarara District, where 70,000 people have been displaced. The church is also providing relief for people in other flood-affected provinces. This response is possible because of your generous gifts to the Churchwide Appeal for Flood Recovery in Mozambique and Neighboring Countries , Advance #156500-0.
Heritage At Risk 2001-2002: Iran or completely destroyed due to this natural factor In reference to humanmade disasterswe need to mention to mitigate the potential risks of future disasters. http://www.international.icomos.org/risk/2001/iran2001.htm
Extractions: Iran is an ancient land with nearly 10,000 years of history documented in the archaeological remains that are scattered across the vast, high plateau of the country. Thousands of archaeological sites date back to prehistoric and historic eras; there are close to 500 living and active cities, most of which feature valuable nuclei and historic fabric, thousands of valuable historic monuments, including houses, mosques, palaces, and bazaars, and some four million moveable cultural artefacts that are displayed and deposited in museums and repositories. This entire physical heritage represents precious memories of the great and rich cultures and civilizations that have flourished in Iran. Conservation of this huge cultural wealth requires enormous efforts and resources. As is the case with many other developing countries in the world, and despite numerous positive initiatives and goodwill, it is fair to say that due to the limited resources available for the safeguarding of cultural heritage, the present situation is far from being considered ideal. Iranian cultural heritage is at risk due to several factors. The most common deteriorating agents, including climatic factors, air pollution (mainly in major urban areas), and biological mechanisms, are constantly damaging cultural remains. However, there are other agents, which have more critical and determining effects, including natural disasters and especially earthquakes and floods that are major elements of destruction. Even though climatically a large part of the country is arid, there are still instances of flooding. In fact, in our history and also quite recently, a number of towns have been partially or completely destroyed due to this natural factor.
Extended Education & Summer Programs - Credit Certificate Programs of posttraumatic stress on victims, families, emergency workers, and communitymembers resulting from natural disasters, human-made emergencies, or societal http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/eesp/certificates/emergencymgmt.asp
Extractions: Purpose Western Washington University Extended Education and Summer Programs is proud to announce a new concentration in Emergency Management. Please join us in an effort to assist our communities to face hazards and disasters successfully. The curriculum has been reviewed and approved by B. Wayne Blanchard, PH.D., CEM, Higher Education Project Manager, Emergency Management Institute, FEMA The Emergency Management Certificate provides a foundation in hazards, disasters, and society's organized response to them. This training encompasses a solid foundation to prepare those who wish to pursue a career in emergency management or a related field. Professionals in the areas of fire, law enforcement, education, mental health, and human services who work in emergency management settings may use these classes to fulfill their professional development needs. Asynchronous Internet courses allow students to participate anytime of the day or night from anywhere in the world. Up to sixteen (16) credits from the Emergency Management Certificate may be used as electives, by advisement, in obtaining an online Human Services degree from Western Washington University. Additionally, an articulation agreement is in place with Everett, Skagit and Whatcom Community Colleges for these credits to be included in their academic Direct Transfer Agreement Associate of Arts degree.
Northeast CAPT: FAQ 26 that will enable us to be better prepared for natural and humanmade disasters? ofliterature about the public health impacts of disasters like September http://www.northeastcapt.org/PRODUCTS/faq/faq26.html
Extractions: In the wake of the September 11, 2001 disaster, health care professionals have realized the importance of developing disaster preparedness plans. Are there resources available that will enable us to be better prepared for natural and human-made disasters? The Northeast CAPT has taken up this call for action by developing a disaster preparedness website that contains three types of resources: preparedness policies, information about the impact of such disasters on substance abuse, and preparedness fact sheets. The website is located in the Northeast CAPT website domain at http://www.northeastcapt.org/disasterprep . In addition to the Northeast CAPT disaster preparedness page, the Internet is an excellent source of information about disaster preparedness policies, actions, models, etc. and with some guidance will enable users to gather valuable information. The Internet resources listed below provide an abundance of useful information. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/
Reducing The Impacts Of Coastal Hazards - Expert Interpretation The point can be made that many of these natural disasters are not natural, butrather humanmade, the result of the inappropriate settlement patterns and http://state-of-coast.noaa.gov/bulletins/html/rtt_06/expert.html
Extractions: Donald Geis Mr. Geis specializes in the development of sustainable and disaster-resistant communities. His professional experience includes four years as Director of Community Planning Programs for the International City/County Management Association; eight years on the faculty of the Urban and Environmental Planning Department and the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia; and eight years as Program Director for Community and Environmental Design Research at the American Institute of Architects Foundation. Response to Question 1 Response to Question 2 (top) Question 1. Why do you believe that hazard mitigation and risk reduction have become such high priorities in disaster management?
GFMC: International Search And Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) secondary effects of natural and technogenic disasters require additional could includea variety of natural and humanmade disasters, including wildland http://www.fire.uni-freiburg.de/emergency/insarag.htm
Extractions: UN International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) INSARAG is an inter-governmental network under the United Nations umbrella, which deals with urban search and rescue (USAR) and related disaster response issues. Its purpose is to provide a platform for information exchange in order to define standards for international USAR assistance and to develop methodology for international cooperation and coordination in earthquake response. INSARAG includes earthquake-prone countries as well as traditional providers of international assistance. Experience has shown that secondary effects of natural and technogenic disasters require additional specialist advice in conjunction with SAR response and other humanitarian aid missions. This is particularly important at the interface between wildlands and urban and other residential areas interface where wildland fires constitute a major problem for urban populations. Related hazards also include the smoke pollution caused by wildland fires which is threatening public health in urban and other residential areas. At the INSARAG Regional Group Africa/Europe meeting in December 1999 (Germany) a first proposal was elaborated to establish an INSARAG Fire Group consisting of three subgroups: At a meeting at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) in January 2000 it was agreed that the original mandate of INSARAG which in addition to search and rescue would also covers wider aspects of disaster/emergency response. This could include a variety of natural and human-made disasters, including wildland fires. INSARAG would assist in strengthening UN-OCHA's role by:
Calendar Of Conferences, Workshops And Courses hydrological, marine, and humanmade hazardsin general with vulnerability from natural,environmental, technological and human induced disasters. http://www.shoa.cl/oceano/itic/conferences.html
Extractions: AUGUST 2002 August 14-15 (Wednesday-Thursday) Fifth New Zealand Natural Hazards Conference, "From Science to Practice",Wellington. The conference will provide a forum to disucss the integration of hazard information into effective risk management through formal presentations, case studies, keynote speakers and poster sessions. Sponsored by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences in conjunction with the National Instiute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), the Ministry of Civil Office, Wellington Regional Council and the Earthquake Commission. More information is available by visiting the Web site: www.grs.cri.nz/news/conferences, or by contacting Diane Tilyard, 07 374 8211 (email g.tilyard@gns.cri.nz August 15-17 (Thursday-Saturday) Harbin, China and August 19-20 (Monday and Tuesday), Hong Kong, International Conference on Advances and New Challenges in Earthquake Engineering Research (ICANCEER-2002). Sponsor: Asian-Pacific Network of Centers for Earthquake Engineering Research
Shifting From Relief To Recovery Shifting from relief to recovery The Service Committee has historically made longtermcommitments to help people affected by natural or human-made disasters. http://www.afsc.org/qsb/sp2k/sp2k07.htm
Extractions: Spring 2000 Global economy grabs the spotlight in Seattle Late amnesty applicants face arrest, deportation One voice: Don Reeves Editorial: A concern about sexual and gender identity ... Resources Relief/recovery update Welfare victory in West Virginia Gift Planning Promoting Mid-East peace Juvenile justice Shifting from relief to recovery The Service Committee has historically made long-term commitments to help people affected by natural or human-made disasters. In keeping with that tradition, AFSC has made the transition from relief to recovery and reconstruction in several parts of the world. Below are brief updates of these efforts: Central America Since Hurricane Mitch devastated the region in late 1998, AFSC has focused on material needs as well as the political, economic, and social ramifications of the disaster. For example, economic reactivation projects focus on agricultural production and marketing, while relocation and infrastructure projects have purchased land to resettle people in Honduras and helped build and repair houses. For more information about AFSC work in the region, visit the AFSC website at
Minding The Machines (Eva, Manion) of Eight Cases of Technological disasters 2.1 Global disasters by Type Losses (inBillions of Dollars) for natural and humanmade disasters (Adjusted for http://www.drj.com/bookstore/drj645.htm
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