Cholera remains one of the most prevalent water-related infections in many tropical regions of the world, specifically coastal areas of South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We now know how to treat cholera patients, and hence mortality for cholera has considerably decreased in several parts of the globe. Despite this, there are still outbreaks, such […]
NOAA predicts active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
Era of high activity for Atlantic hurricanes continues
Leica Geosystems and Geomatic Resources Donate to Aid Tornado Victims
Companies hope to inspire others in surveying, engineering and construction to assist with the recovery efforts.
TM Forum and Esri Provide Solution to Maintain Telecom Services during Disasters
Computerworld Honors High-Tech Program
PADF and Taiwan Launch Innovative High-Technology Disaster Mitigation Project in Haiti
PADF and Taiwan Launch Innovative High-Technology Disaster Mitigation Project in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Public Safety Agencies Team Up with Google’s Crisis Response Team
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2013 — To help keep the public safe and informed during community-wide emergencies, local police and fire alerts from Nixle are now integrated into Google’s Public Alerts platform, a service that delivers relevant emergency information across Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Now. This partnership will provide the public with accurate safety […]
Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: 2013 Hurricane Season Begins
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 — The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features highlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected […]
JOMONOLA Bicycle Tour Announces 800 Mile Journey to Build Homes For Disaster Survivors
A journey of 800 miles starts with a single objective – to raise awareness and funds to bring families home that have been affected by Huricanes Sandy and Katrina along with survivors of the devastating tornado that destroyed much of Joplin MO. The tour begins in Joplin, MO on June 20th and ends in New […]
Real-life disaster imaging needed for next Aussie crisis
Cutting-edge imagery technology that has guided rescue efforts during the world’s worst natural catastrophes could be the lynchpin in Australia’s next disaster response and recovery, according to a visiting international specialist. The world’s most advanced imagery software – known as ENVI – compiles and analyses data captured from remote sensors before, during and after a […]
Everbridge Urges Organizations and Municipalities to Support National Weather Preparedness Week
GLENDALE, Calif.– Everbridge, the leading provider of interactive communication and mass notification solutions today announced its support for National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9, 2013. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a nationwide effort to increase awareness of severe weather and to […]