The checklist, developing early warning system, is an outcome document of the Early Warning Conference III. It was generated in order to help governments and communities implement people-centred early warning systems. The checklist was translated into 19 Indian Ocean languages.
An assessment of capacities, gaps and opportunities towards building a comprehensive global early warning system for all natural hazards. A report prepared at the request of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
This website exists to help build resilience to disasters in the Puget Sound Area for individuals, groups, businesses and all partners in disaster response. Information on hazards was adapted from the Talking About Disasters: Guide for Standard Messaging prepared by the Coalition of Organizations for Disaster Education in Washington DC. To see the original material from the Guide, please go to: http://www.redcross.org/disaster/disasterguide/
Transcript of Remarks to UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) regarding recovery efforts in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami by UN Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery President Bill Clinton.
Disaster Preparedness Education Program Website
Overview of American Planning Association activities and resources for Hurricane Katrina recovery planning.
'The Association of State Floodplain Managers is an organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning and recovery.'
Article on debate within the Berkeley City Council about the equity in where preparedness activities have been supported within the city.
Suggestion for channeling collaborative efforts like the PeopleFinder Project, Hands On Network, and the Community Technology Center Network toward similar efforts for disaster preparedenss.