The past 16 months have seen major disasters in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Hundreds of thousands of people have died and millions have had their lives changed forever. Some attention has focused on a possible increase in the frequency of natural and man-made hazards that are responsible for these disasters. At the heart of these disasters was the failure to develop effective national disaster management capacity -- the capacity to plan and prepare for response, to coordinate assistance, to develop policies on reconstruction, and to confront the vulnerabilities of the population. Responding to specific disasters by providing hand-to-mouth help is not the best way to help countries suffering from the effects of a natural disaster. Creating a standing fund to draw from to meet disaste...
EVANSTON, Ill., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new research from the Kellogg School of Management, taxpayers, public workers and state and federal officials alike have cause for serious concern about an issue that often falls under the radar but poses serious risk to the future health of the national economy: state pension liabilities. Data presented today in Washington, DC, at a conference called "New Retirement Realities: Pensions at a Crossroads" demonstrates that several state pension funds will not last the decade, a situation that will place tremendous pressure on the federal government to bail out financially insolvent states at a pricetag likely to match or exceed the recent bailout of the U.S. financial system.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Islamic Relief USA, a relief and development organization based in the D.C. metro area, is responding to the devastating floods in the Sindh province. Some of the same regions of Pakistan that were devastated by floods in the summer of 2010 are under water once again amid monsoon rains. Islamic Relief's worldwide offices are already providing relief, and Islamic Relief USA is preparing to provide additional aid. The United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian affairs has reported that via the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Sindh:
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New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of disaster service organizations and philanthropies that work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response and recovery services for New York City. NYDIS's mission is to coordinate, develop and support these disaster services to mitigate, prepare for and respond to all hazards - both natural and human-caused. NYDIS and its members provide secular disaster human services to faith communities and individuals alike, regardless of membership or religious affiliation. In times of crisis, NYDIS convenes its leadership with government agencies and local, state and national disaster management organizations. These partnerships facilitate the delivery of services, resources and information to religious...
Being prepared to deal with disasters, natural or manmade, may be not only the obviously prudent approach to take, but also the approach mandated by the federal government in the future. The National Fire Protection Association Standards cover disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. The standards provide the criteria to assess current BCP programs and to develop, implement, and maintain a program. It is critical for senior managers to be involved in BCP because they can identify the resources needed for their companies' key functional areas. Resources for planning for business continuity and disaster recovery are presented.
Can address security aspects of potential al-Qaida rail attacks on 9/11 anniversary SAN JOSE, Calif., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the revelation that al-Qaida may have been planning U.S. rail attacks on the tenth anniversary of September 11, the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) is offering its rail security and disaster management experts for media interviews. Brian Michael Jenkins, director of MTI's National Transportation Security Center of Excellence (NTSCOE), is an internationally-recognized expert on terrorist attacks, including the most likely methods. Frances Edwards, PhD, deputy director of MTI's NTSCOE, is internationally known for her expertise on disaster management planning and implementation. Rod Diridon, Sr., executive director of MTI, has deep in...
The week after the devastating earthquake hit Haiti in January the key issues were survival, health, and safety. But it wasn't long before attention turned to long-term assistance and reconstruction. The international library and information community will no doubt play its part, as it did 5 years ago after the Asian tsunami. In collaboration with the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, ALA members raised more than $27,000 for relief support in just one weekend. After the Asian tsunami, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions cooperated with UNESCO, local library associations, national libraries, and research institutions to create a disaster management committee (DMC). The DMC and various governments encouraged other initiatives such as twinning or adop...
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division, located in Orlando, FL, today announced they will host the second annual free day of emergency management training to local first responders on the Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS). In recognition and support of National Preparedness Month, ETC Simulation plans to give back to the community and honor America's progress in preparing for and mitigating potential disasters. On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 9am - 2pm, ETC Simulation will offer a day of training with ADMS utilizing their virtual reality simulation theater. This training session will allow first responders the opportunity to experience high end simulation as a ...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A powerful earthquake rattled Vanuatu in the South Pacific early today, causing cracks in roads and buildings and prompting brief evacuations due to tsunami fears, officials said. No deaths were reported. The 7.2 quake struck at 4:08 a.m. and was centered 30 miles southeast of the town of Luganville, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. "There are no casualties reported at this stage," said Esrom Molita of the nation's National Disaster Management Office in the capital, Port Vila.
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