This Plan seeks to reduce the County's human, social, environmental, and economic loss from future natural disasters. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) seeks to develop practical planning solutions for the variety of hazards that pose a risk to Howard…
Network Rail chief executive Jeremy Westlake has outlined winter resilience measures for Britain’s rail network after summer heatwaves and several high-profile derailments, focusing on track, embankment and drainage performance under extreme temperature swings. Plans include targeted renewals of continuously welded…
(GLO) - On the morning of November 4th, in Quy Nhon Nam ward, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Gia Lai province organized a workshop on "Developing disaster response plans at the commune level" to enhance the capacity for proactive disaster…
More than three years after Cyclone Freddy hit communities across southern Malawi, many families are still rebuilding their lives. For survivors like Jackson and Chikafa among other affected families, recovery is not just about replacing what was lost. It is…
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. has called on communities and local stakeholders to take an active role in disaster preparedness, stressing that people are at the heart of building resilience. Speaking at the Luzon leg…
As Niamey seeks to better understand and manage its growing disaster risks, the City of Niamey and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) organized a capacity-building assessment on disaster risk reduction (DRR) from 8 to 10 August 2026, as part…
Dozens of cultural and sporting hubs across Lismore, including the town's iconic City Hall, are now restored and revitalised after suffering flood damage in 2022. It's a significant milestone for Lismore's multi-year flood recovery, with all 45 building projects under the City…
Communities across New South Wales will be better protected from future disasters, with 14 projects across the state receiving funding through Round Four of the Albanese Government’s $1 billion Disaster Ready Fund. The Albanese Government will contribute $37 million towards projects across NSW,…
As Jamaica continues its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will use its observance of World Town Planning Day on November 8 to focus national attention on building disaster-resilient communities. Under the theme,…
EZULWINI– The National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Victor Mahlalela, has warned that weak enforcement of building regulations and planning laws is leaving Eswatini’s towns and municipalities increasingly vulnerable to disasters. Speaking on the second day…
Stronger codes, buyouts, and mitigation projects to reduce future risk.
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