Wfn.org | WCC FEATURE: Tsunami: Relief And Reconstruction These small tsunamis , less visible than natural disasters, deserve panel discussion on the theme Natural and humanmade disasters threaten http://www.wfn.org/2005/02/msg00032.html
1. INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT tsunamis, floods, tropical storms, volcanic eruptions, landslides. humanmade disasters/emergencies can be of the rapid or slow onset types, http://www.reliefweb.int/library/mcda/refman/chapt1.html
Extractions: Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO DISASTERS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT This chapter provides an overview of disaster management definitions and principles useful to military and civil defence planners in conducting humanitarian and disaster relief operations. MCDA - A national treasure. Within the resources of most nations, MCDA represents unique technological and logistical capabilities that can be mobilized on short notice in a self-contained, self sufficient and highly mobile fashion, to support lifesaving relief efforts on behalf of Affected States. Nearly all nations have at one time or another used their military assets and capabilities for national disaster relief. A number of nations have also done so in international relief operations lead by the UN, regional organizations, or bilaterally. UN Member States have recognized that natural or manmade disasters can pose as lethal a threat as that of war, to the stability of any society. Unfortunately, there are no diplomatic initiatives great enough to thwart earthquakes or negotiate an accidental nuclear power plant radiation release. Disasters do not recognize national borders and require international cooperation to prepare for and respond to their associated challenges and horrors.
Press Feature: Immediate Relief, Sustainable Reconstruction: These small tsunamis , less visible than natural disasters, deserve just and panel discussion on the theme Natural and humanmade disasters threaten http://www2.wcc-coe.org/pressreleasesen.nsf/index/Feat-05-05.html
Extractions: Nearly two months ago, a tremendous earthquake off the coast of Sumatra caused powerful tsunamis to hit coastal stretches of South East Asia and East Africa. The trail of devastation left over 200,000 people dead and more than half a million injured, and emergency relief was provided almost immediately by governments and organizations around the world. Looking back at the weeks just after the tsunami we can attempt a first assessment of the churches' reactions and the solidarity shown by people and countries not themselves affected. We can also attempt to make recommendations for sustainable reconstruction work from the churches' point of view. When Lutheran pastor Augustine Jeyakumar from India saw the breaking news on TV during his Christmas holidays in Cuddalore, he immediately decided to go towards the coast to see what was happening. "People were rushing towards us, carrying all their belongings and shouting 'The sea is coming, the sea is coming!'," he recounts, sharing his first impressions of the tsunami day.
Is Earth Striking Back? tsunamis and earthquakes may be natural disasters, but there are other alarmingchanges and The implications of this humanmade disaster are simply too http://www.humanscape.org/Humanscape/2005/Feb/isearth.php
Extractions: In 2004, earthquakes devastated Morocco in February and the Japanese island of Honshu in October, with another measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale hitting a Tasmanian island on 23 December culminating in the Bay of Bengal tsunami just three days later. And, just to complete the almost Biblical warnings of impending disaster, virtually to the hour, 12 months prior to the Indonesian earthquake, Earth adjusted itself tectonically at the junction of its Arabian and Eurasian plates, destroying the ancient Iranian city of Bam. There are other sudden changes in nature that are at least partly triggered off by various interventions by humans. There have been several cyclones in 2004; snow fell on a mountain in the UAE for the first time; and the long hot summers in Europe and erratic monsoons closer home are all signals that the climate is changing.
Normblog: Imperial Tsunamis As in all natural disasters, the victims are overwhelmingly the poorest. For this sensibility has already been reawakened by all the humanmade, http://normblog.typepad.com/normblog/2004/12/imperial_tsunam.html
Extractions: Main It's reported in the Guardian today: Members of the British public had donated more than £30m for the victims of the tsunami disaster by last night, the speed and generosity of the response amazing charity bosses. The reaction to the appeal was described as "unprecedented" - never has so much money been given over such a short period. But it doesn't matter what the circumstances, or how terrible the disaster, someone's got to be in the wrong somewhere; we've got to be able to take a swipe in some direction. So the paper's leader writer unloads this little item [P]erhaps the brutal answer to an impressive display of empathy and charity is that wealthy westerners only really notice distant disasters when wealthy westerners are themselves caught up in them. Oh, really? Would that unprecedented reaction - to the tune of more than £30m - have been forthcoming if it had been a few dozen British tourists who had died; or not have been forthcoming if there had been no British or European dead among the victims? I think it wouldn't and would have been forthcoming, respectively. There's a companion piece by Jeremy Seabrook which starts in similar vein and gets worse: As in all natural disasters, the victims are overwhelmingly the poorest.
Template Humans can learn from both natural and humanmade disasters. site tells aboutnatural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes and tsunamis. http://annettelamb.com/42explore/disaster.htm
UNIT STANDARD 02 Definitions and terminology. humanmade disasters. Natural disasters Categories. Sudden onset hazards. Geological hazards. Earthquakes. tsunamis http://education.pwv.gov.za/DoE_Sites/ABET_Folder/First Aidunit_std_02.htm
Extractions: HIV/AIDS is everyone's concern UNIT STANDARD 02 NOTE TO THE FACILITATOR First Aid training is governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and in the Minimum Training Standards compiled and regulated by the Department of Labour, there are strict rules that must be adhered to, to ensure that learners can receive accreditation for First Aid training. By way of providing a short summary of these rules, the following: Minimum Instructor Qualifications: A valid level 3 first aid certificate A Department of Labour recognised valid Instructors Certificate Class / Instructor ratios: A maximum of 15 students per instructor for practical sessions The course may be lengthened proportionately if there are more students for the practical sessions Theoretical sessions are not limited to 15 students per instructor Theoretical / a practical ratios: Training on a 50% theoretical and 50% practical basis Evaluation on a 30% theoretical and 70% practical basis. The theoretical examination may take the form of oral questions Incorporated during the practical examination Minimum training aids: Resuscitation manikins (adult, child and infant)
Who Gets The Blame This Time? Or, to turn to humanmade disasters, the survivors of the 10 million who died in the media have tried to make the tsunamis something unique and special. http://www.suntimes.com/output/greeley/cst-edt-greel07.html
PsychLiveWire_Issue32005 The recent tsunamis made us all aware of how vulnerable children are to naturaland humanmade disasters. However, many are affected by more everyday http://www.acer.edu.au/publications/newsletters/Psych_LiveWire/Issue_3_April05/
Trends Projections - Road To Peace Not always predictable natural and humanmade disasters. Bioterror. It is not somuch the bio part of Earth movements volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis. http://www.roadtopeace.org/opinions/editorial_pages/trends.htm
HAZARDS 2002 Natural and human made disasters are still causing devastating suffering for humanity Hydrological and Marine hazards (tsunamis, storm surges, floods, http://www.hazards2002.metu.edu.tr/
Extractions: May 30.2002 Deadline for Abstract submission June 30.2002 Notification of Authors August 15, 2002 Deadline for Preregistration September 1, 2002 Deadline for cancellation of hotel accommodation and tour reservation. October 3-6, 2002 Prepared by: Dogan Kisacik NINTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NATURAL AND HUMAN-MADE HAZARDS Disaster Mitigation in the Perspective of the New Millennium Falez Hotel Antalya, TURKEY E-mail haz2002@metu.edu.tr Host Institutions Disaster Management Implementation Earthquake Engineering Research Center and Research Center new new new new new new new new new new new new new Natural and human made disasters are still causing devastating suffering for humanity in the new millennium. Identification of risks, analysis of hazards and effective mitigation as well as preparedness against disasters pose important challenges for both the research community and for the society at large. It is acknowledged that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary for finding solutions for the protection of populations, the environment and the structures.
Homework Hotline - Natural Disasters With this site, you can also learn about what causes disasters, play games and about how tsunamis are created and stories about past tsunami disasters. http://www.homeworkhotline.com/Disasters.htm
Disasters Links to information relating to disasters. sheet is designed to assist peopleliving with the fear of a terrorist attack or other humanmade disaster. http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Disasters
Extractions: Advanced Search About Health Insite A-Z Health Topics ... Conditions and Diseases Topics such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, depression Health and Wellbeing Topics such as fitness, nutrition, drugs, preventing suicide, health insurance, women's health, living with a disability Life Stages and Events Topics such as menopause, pregnancy, ageing, going into hospital Health Services Includes links to State/Territory Health Services and other services News Health Insite Newsletter ... Home Links to information relating to disasters. Created June 2004 Printer friendly page
CAFOD : About CAFOD : What We Do : Disasters And Emergencies humanmade disasters. Emergencies rooted in political crises are increasinglycommon. Recent examples of human-made emergencies include Iraq, Afghanistan, http://www.cafod.org.uk/about_cafod/what_we_do/disasters_and_emergencies
Extractions: Home Cymraeg Site map About CAFOD ... What we do Disasters and Emergencies After the devastating flood of 2000, CAFOD helped villagers in Mozambique rebuild their homes. Disasters come in many forms: natural disasters include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, drought, hurricanes and cyclones, which often happen suddenly. Other disasters are caused by conflict and political crises. Emergency is the term CAFOD and other aid agencies give to the situation following or during a disaster, when the lives and livelihoods of many people are threatened. During emergencies it is often the poorest people who suffer most. CAFOD responds to emergencies on the basis of advice from its partner organisations. If the need is great and if CAFOD feels able to improve the situation, it will do so, raising money from the public and drawing on emergency funds to pay for this assistance. CAFOD often works in conjunction with other agencies, especially Catholic sister agencies in the Caritas network and other UK agencies who are part of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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Extractions: Disaster! Finder - If you're looking for the latest links in disaster information, the Disaster Finder finds them for you, and even lets you preview your selections with brief site descriptions. All sites are clickable from the Disaster Finder's category screens. The Disaster Finder also allows you to perform quick or detailed searches of its links database. Disaster Finder is a service developed and maintained by the NASA Solid Earth and Natural Hazards Program (Code YO), NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA. This service was created for the disaster community at-large so that the best links in disaster information could be found quickly and easily. [keywords: disaster, links]
Declaration Of The Pacific Health Summit we routinely suffer from disasters such as cyclonic storms, tsunamis, floods, During the Pacific Island Health Summit for Sustainable Disaster Risk http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ierh/Declaration of the Pacific Health Summit.htm
Extractions: Declaration of the Pacific Health Summit for Sustainable Disaster Risk Management Honolulu, Hawaii June 14-18, 2004 Pacific Island Representatives American Samoa Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Cook Islands Fiji Guam Hawaii Kiribati Marshall Islands Federated States of Micronesia Nauru New Zealand Palau Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tokelau Tonga Vanuatu CONTENTS I. PREAMBLE A. Challenges of the Past B. A Pacific Plan of Action for the Future C. Our Approach II. MITIGATING HEALTH DISASTERS A. The Current Status of Disaster Mitigation in the Pacific B. Disaster Mitigation Objectives iII. PREPARING FOR HEALTH DISASTERS A. The Current Status of Disaster Preparedness in the Pacific B. Disaster Preparedness Objectives Iv. RESPONDING TO HEALTH DISASTERS A. The Current Status of Disaster Response in the Pacific B. Disaster Response Objective s III. RECOVERING FROM HEALTH DISASTERS A. The Current Status of Disaster Recovery in the Pacific B. Disaster Recovery Objectives
November 2001 Observer - Part H who need information about disaster response for natural, humanmade, Designing for tsunamis Seven Principles for Planning and Designing for http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/novo01/novo01h.htm
Extractions: Recent Publications Below are summaries of some of the recent, most useful publications on hazards and disasters received by the Natural Hazards Center. Due to space limitations, we have provided descriptions of only a few key publications or those with a title that may not indicate content. All items contain information on how to obtain a copy. A complete bibliography of publications received from 1995 through 2001 is posted on our web site: www.colorado.edu/hazards/bib/bib.html All Hazards Public Health Management of Disasters: The Practice Guide Linda Young Landesman. 2001. 250 pp. $28.50, APHA members; $37.95, nonmembers. Copies can be purchased from the American Public Health Association (APHA), 800 I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001-3710; (202) 777-2742; fax: (202) 777-2534; WWW: www.apha.org
