Tag #Disaster Preparedness

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Volcanic Eruption Risk: Scientists Warn of Potential Catastrophe

Scientists warn of a 1 in 6 chance this century of a volcanic eruption similar to the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption, which caused a "year without summer", resulting in global temperature drops, crop failures, famine, and tens of thousands of deaths; experts emphasize the need for global preparedness p...

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DRK Calls for Four Million Germans to Receive First-Aid Crisis Training

The German Red Cross (DRK) wants four million people trained in first aid by 2029 to improve self-help skills during crises, advocating for a tenfold increase in funding compared to the current plan to train 450,000 people over five years and additional funds to train support staff for emergency she...

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Private Bunker Sales Surge Amid Growing Nuclear Threats

Global private bunker sales are surging, reaching \$175 million projected by 2030, fueled by rising nuclear threats and geopolitical instability, despite expert warnings that bunkers offer a false sense of security in a nuclear war and that focusing on non-proliferation is the only true solution.

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UNESCO Launches Mediterranean Tsunami Preparedness Program

UNESCO unveiled a new Mediterranean tsunami preparedness program in Cannes, France, on Thursday, emphasizing community readiness in light of a predicted increased risk of a major tsunami in the coming decades, following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 220,000 people.

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AI Enhances Disaster Preparedness After California Earthquakes

Recent California earthquakes, while causing minimal damage, highlight the need for advanced disaster preparedness; AI offers solutions for improved prediction, resource allocation, and community collaboration.

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Germany's Union Party Demands €10 Billion for Civil Protection

Driven by the Ukraine war and recent natural disasters, Germany's Union party is demanding a ten billion Euro investment over ten years to bolster civil protection, including a national action plan, improved infrastructure, and increased volunteer engagement.

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Massive Volcanic Eruption Threat in a Warming World

The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, the largest in recorded history, caused a global temperature drop, widespread famine, disease, and tens of thousands of deaths; scientists warn of a 1-in-6 chance of a similar event this century, with potentially catastrophic consequences due to climate change and...

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Private Bunker Sales Surge Amid Growing Nuclear Threat

Amid rising global nuclear threats, the market for private bunkers is booming, projected to reach \$175 million by 2030, despite experts emphasizing the need for nuclear non-proliferation over individual survival strategies.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Greece Invests €25.8 Million in AI-Powered Crisis Management System

Greece is implementing the €2.1 billion AIgIS program for improved crisis management; a key €25.8 million component, awarded to Nova ICT, will create an AI-powered risk management system predicting crisis progression and optimizing resource allocation, building on a 2020 national database.

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BBK Urges Germans to Prepare for Infrastructure Disruptions

The German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) is urging citizens to prepare for potential disruptions of essential infrastructure, including prolonged power outages, due to increased attacks on critical infrastructure from abroad.

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California Earthquake Drills Highlight Tsunami Vulnerability

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake 55 miles off Eureka, California triggered a tsunami warning, prompting evacuations for over five million residents; though no tsunami formed, the exercise highlighted the region's vulnerability and preparedness needs.

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Bomb Cyclones and Atmospheric Rivers: Alarmist or Necessary?

The article discusses the use of scientific terms like "bomb cyclone" and "atmospheric river" in weather forecasting and their impact on public understanding and preparedness.

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