When natural disasters strike, geospatial information technology can effectively support relief efforts. However, the impacts of these events could be minimized and considerable losses of life and ...

Post-earthquake fire events represent a significant cascading hazard that can compound the initial damage caused by seismic activity. Building on established performance‐based assessment frameworks, ...

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The Western Cape has approached the national government for a disaster declaration due to water shortages and ongoing fires.

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Bhutan is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts and earthquake Bhutan takes a comprehensive and multisectoral approach to build resilience and preparedness to climate and disaster risks Bhutan ...

More frequent and more destructive natural disasters are shaking the foundation of the U.S. homeowners insurance systems, with coverage becoming more costly and harder to procure for millions of ...

The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and ...