This Chinese Academy of Disaster Reduction and Emergency Management in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Ministry of Education has created materials to educate students in middle school and at the undergraduate, master and doctorate levels in risk mitigation and preparation. The websites are in the process of being constructed.
Locations of earthquakes in Iceland are provided for the last 48 hours. The image is refreshed every 2 minutes. It also provides hazard zoning for slides, reports and other information about hazard zoning in communities where there is a danger of avalanches and landslides.
Wells Fargo Bank has a blog site that was launched for the 100th anniversary of the great California Earthquake. It discusses famous historical events and how they relate to our lives today, including famous historical disasters. There are also links to disaster preparedness information on the site.
Disaster Education Week is part of the national primary school curriculum. Students take part in activities arranged in their local schools. There are also school drills and take home information regarding disaster preparedness. There are government sponsored contests and school visits by Civic Defence Officers.
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The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.
This national Canadian campaign educates the general public about the risks in their area and encourages them to make a plan and an emergency kit. There are also publications regarding specific hazards and a general guide for business continuity.
The Government of India is implementing the World Bank assisted National Cyclone Mitigation Project in nine states and four Union Territories that are vulnerable to the risks of cyclones. The plan includes the creation of shelters, warning systems and public education.
FEMA, National Weather Service, American Red Cross and Weather Channel have developed 'Hurricane Strike!' a multimedia learning package on hurricanes for middle school students. The package integrates hurricane safety and preparedness with science instruction which provides an engaging interactive learning environment.
IRC has training for course leaders in emergency response.
