Disasters cost Global economy
The 2017 Global Platform of United Nations conference was held in Cancun, Mexicoon Disaster risk reduction where the Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed cautioned that the world would not reach its development goals without tackling climate change and disaster risk.It has been reported that Natural and man-made disasters cost the Global economy US$520 billion annually and... Read More
Role of Social Media in Natural Disasters
Social Media has redefined and revolutionized communication during natural disasters.In times of natural disasters, people tend to use social media for several reasons – to check on family and friends, seek support, gather news about the magnitude of the disaster, daily updates on safe locations and food & water supplies etc.Apart from improving rescue and... Read More
An Innovative Way to Encourage Disaster Preparedness: FEMA’s Public Assistance Deductible
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently outlined a new framework called Public Assistance program for providing strong incentive for states to invest more in pre-disaster preparedness measures that would help limit harm to people, property, and natural functions of ecosystems over the long-term and ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. It provides... Read More
Fishermen use ban period to prepare for disasters
Tamil Nadu District Rural Development Agency’s (TNDRDA) runs the community based disaster risk management project with the State Institute of Rural Development across 13 coastal districts, 44 habitations in Kancheepuram district alone, where 1,200 locals have been trained in disaster mitigation. An increasing number of members from the fishing community, both men and women, are... Read More
Storm cleanup bids rise, debris removal contractors can capitalize on opportunity
After any natural disaster, debris removal and cleanup is one of the critical and biggest tasks in order get life quickly back to normal – clearing, removing and disposing of items like trees, parts of buildings, wreckage, vehicles, personal property, dirt and mud. Specialist disaster cleanup and debris removal contractors in USA are selected by... Read More
NDRF Team organises Advanced Disaster Training Session for AADM
As Aniruddha’s Academy of Disaster Management ( AADM ), has been rendering noteworthy services in the Satara District for the past several years it has established an excellent rapport with the Government and other agencies. Some of the services conducted by AADM at Satara are : 1. Mandharadevi seva 2. Sajjangadh seva 3. Ramnavami Utsav.... Read More
Penguin Viewing Gallery – Crowd Management Seva, Mumbai
The Veermata Jijabai Udyan has been updated recently and with the inclusion of penguins from Australia , the zoo has been made attractive and tourist friendly. The zoo would be expecting a crowd of 25,000 tourists per day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from late March, April and May during the school holidays. To... Read More
Basic training course in Disaster Management conducted at various locations in Maharashtra
Basic training course in Disaster Management conducted at various locations in Maharashtra in the month of April 2017 Basic Course at Oras, Kudal Image2: Basic Course at Miraj, Sangli Basic Course at Andheri West, Mumbai
Wildfires up this year; Experts encourage fire safety as danger is high in Minnesota State, USA
Minnesota Interagency Fire Center hosted a news teleconference in Week 15, as part of the ‘Wildfire Prevention Week’. Fire experts discussed fire suppression, aviation and prevention; emphasizing on residents to be alert and careful with activities involving fire. Experts warned of high danger this year, because of below average precipitation. The dip... Read More
India bakes as flooding rains target Myanmar
Dangerous heat wave is continuing across India. Delhi airport recorded highest temperature this year at 43 deg C. The National Capital Region is enduring high temperatures of 43-44 deg C while the hottest locations in northwestern and north-central India face highs at or above 46 C (115 F). Millions of residents and animals remain at... Read More