Tag #Early Warning System

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AI Foot Scanner Detects Worsening Heart Failure 13 Days Before Hospitalization

A new AI-powered foot scanner, developed by Heartfelt Technologies, can detect worsening heart failure up to 13 days before hospital admission, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

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Swiss Village Evacuated After Successful Early Warning System Prevents Mass Casualties in Glacier-Triggered Landslide

A glacier detachment caused a massive landslide in the Swiss village of Blaten on May 28th, 2024, resulting in one missing person; however, a successful early warning system enabled the timely evacuation of most residents, showcasing Switzerland's advanced risk assessment and disaster preparedness.

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Nigeria Issues 2025 Flood Warning for 30 States

The Nigerian government announced that 30 states and Abuja face high flood risks in 2025 due to predicted heavy rains, impacting 1,249 high-risk and 2,187 moderate-risk communities; a new community-based forecasting approach aims to improve early warnings and response.

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Inconsistent Earthquake Alerts Follow 4.7 Magnitude Quake in British Columbia

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit 24 kilometers northeast of Sechelt, B.C., on Friday at 1:26 p.m. local time, causing some residents to feel strong shaking without receiving an alert, prompting an investigation into the system's reliability.

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UK Launches £81 Million Climate Tipping Point Early Warning System

The UK is investing £81 million in an early warning system for climate tipping points, using robots and supercomputers to monitor the subpolar gyre and Greenland ice sheet, aiming to provide advance warning of potential societal and economic disruptions by 2040.

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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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Swiss Village Evacuated After Glacier-Triggered Landslide

A landslide in the Swiss village of Blatten, prompted by a glacier rupture due to rising temperatures and a prior rockslide, resulted in a timely evacuation with only one person missing, highlighting Switzerland's effective disaster warning system.

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Frankfurt uses wastewater analysis for early pandemic warning

Frankfurt's wastewater treatment plant analyzes daily influent for pathogens like Sars-CoV-2, influenza, polio and RSV, providing early warning indicators for public health and contributing to the national Amelag project involving 70 plants.

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China to Launch Three Meteorological Satellites to Enhance Global Early Warning Systems

China will launch three Fengyun meteorological satellites by 2026 to enhance global early warning systems, focusing on the Indian Ocean and western Pacific, supporting the UN's Early Warnings for All initiative and aiding billions in combating climate change.

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Amateur Climate Scientist's Warnings Likely Saved Lives During Altadena Fire

On January 7th, 2024, Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old amateur climate scientist, used his hyperlocal knowledge and social media to warn Altadena, CA residents about the Eaton Fire, likely saving lives due to the speed and accuracy of his predictions, which contrasted with the delayed response from aut...

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Wastewater Monitoring: A Powerful Tool for Global Disease Surveillance

Wastewater monitoring, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, now detects various pathogens, including recently found poliovirus in Germany linked to oral vaccines and immigration; this method enhances disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness, with EU-mandated implementation from 2027.

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