The CFCG successfully expedited disaster response and recovery operations
among 13 Federal Agencies and the American Red Cross.
In addition guidance was provided to... moreThe CFCG successfully expedited disaster response and recovery operations
among 13 Federal Agencies and the American Red Cross.
In addition guidance was provided to
member agencies’ field components as they worked with their partners in State and local
governments, tribal authorities, first responders, and voluntary organizations to bring over $483 million in Federal assistance to the people of Southern California.
Through the CFCG, the joint Disaster Field Office (DFO) and its Multi-Agency Support Group (MASG), Federal agencies successfully coordinated efforts in partnership with State and local
authorities to deliver timely aid to communities in need.
Also, post-fire hazards were mitigated
through watershed remediation efforts designed to reduce the risk of flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows. less
We know that water is necessary, both for sustainable human development and for the healthy functioning of the planet’s ecosystem. Availability of freshwater globally however, is limited. Out of the 2.7 per cent of a total amount of 1 400 million km3... moreWe know that water is necessary, both for sustainable human development and for the healthy functioning of the planet’s ecosystem. Availability of freshwater globally however, is limited. Out of the 2.7 per cent of a total amount of 1 400 million km3 of freshwater, the major portion occurs in the form of permanent snow cover or deep aquifers and only a small fraction is available for use.
India’s population of about 1 billion (2001 census) is expected to stabilize at about 1.6 billion by 2050. This would require some 450 million tones of food grain annually. The basic needs for water of rural and urban populations and cattle, as well as industry and environment and ecological management, also have to be met, taking into account land-use policies, degradation of water resources, depletion of aquifers, etc.
To this end, long-term planning of the utilization of the country’s water resources is required to meet the various competing demands on a sustainable basis.
The Volcanic Studies Group at Leeds is a multi-disciplinary research group covering a broad spectrum of volcanological expertise comprising volcano seismology, ground deformation (InSAR & GPS), computational fluid dynamics, petrology and... moreThe Volcanic Studies Group at Leeds is a multi-disciplinary research group covering a broad spectrum of volcanological expertise comprising volcano seismology, ground deformation (InSAR & GPS), computational fluid dynamics, petrology and geochemistry.
Our group focus is to combine several research themes to understand the production, evolution and eruption of magma.
Seismic research focuses on the identification and separation of volcanic seismic signals and their attribution to distinct volcanic processes such as magma ascent, pressurisation and magma extrusion.
Petrological and geochemical work allows us to determine the magma history, giving insights into how eruptions occur and magma is generated.
Deformation and InSAR work allow us to remotely monitor eruptions and magma movements within the crust. less
U.S. agencies and organizations worldwide are pitching in to provide relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
The revised death toll is 1,774, but authorities warned it could increase to about 2,500. Initial reports from the region... moreU.S. agencies and organizations worldwide are pitching in to provide relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
The revised death toll is 1,774, but authorities warned it could increase to about 2,500. Initial reports from the region estimated at least 10,000 perished after the typhoon.
With over 9.5 million people affected by Haiyan, the U.S. and other governments have deployed relief efforts and resources to the Philippines to respond to the devastation.
According to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, at least 600,000 people have been displaced from their homes after surging waves and forceful winds up to 235 mph wrecked 70 to 80% of structures on Friday. less
UNICEF is often first on the ground in an affected region at the time of a tsunami disaster and goes to work immediately to provide lifesaving humanitarian relief to the survivors.
In the weeks after a disaster, UNICEF teams provide clean water and... moreUNICEF is often first on the ground in an affected region at the time of a tsunami disaster and goes to work immediately to provide lifesaving humanitarian relief to the survivors.
In the weeks after a disaster, UNICEF teams provide clean water and sanitation as well as immunizations and supplementary feeding for children at risk of disease and malnutrition.
UNICEF-supported programs also help transform tsunami-affected communities, helping them to build back better. UNICEF-led tsunami reconstruction efforts have greatly improved basic services like health, education and sanitation, but also enhanced security and disaster-preparedness in regions that are vulnerable to natural disasters. less
long-term recovery group has recently been created to help Lynchburg residents impacted by the tornado that tore through the area on April 15.
Joan Phelps, who's served with the United Way of Central Virginia for the past 22 years, has volunteered to... morelong-term recovery group has recently been created to help Lynchburg residents impacted by the tornado that tore through the area on April 15.
Joan Phelps, who's served with the United Way of Central Virginia for the past 22 years, has volunteered to chair the group.
On May 16, several non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, religious organizations, and various City of Lynchburg departments met with representatives from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to learn more about organizational structure, logistics, community resources, and volunteers.
The group is currently in the process of developing by-laws and and organizational structure to that it can move forward to help residents. less
'Our country has taken on and defeated bigger threats in the past and we believe if we work together as a country and look after those bereaved or injured, we can and will defeat this as well'.
Survivors of terrorist atrocities committed on British soil... more'Our country has taken on and defeated bigger threats in the past and we believe if we work together as a country and look after those bereaved or injured, we can and will defeat this as well'.
Survivors of terrorist atrocities committed on British soil and elsewhere will launch a new group to lobby the Government on counter-terror policies and improved support for victims.
The Survivors Against Terror group, which is being founded by survivors and bereaved relatives of victims of Islamist bombings, IRA attacks and far-right extremist murders, has urged others to join.
The group aims to campaign for more effective policies to combat terror and identify gaps in support for victims and the bereaved, as well as help the public tackle hate speech and the terror threat. less
The extreme winter weather New York experienced recently revealed that snowstorms can be devastating to business continuity efforts.
In fact, the blizzard that swept across the Northeast on Jan. 26, 2015, dubbed Winter Storm Juno, was responsible for... moreThe extreme winter weather New York experienced recently revealed that snowstorms can be devastating to business continuity efforts.
In fact, the blizzard that swept across the Northeast on Jan. 26, 2015, dubbed Winter Storm Juno, was responsible for “creating havoc for more than 60 million people and forcing New York City to shut down on a scale not seen since Superstorm Sandy devastated the region in 2012,” according to Reuters. One of the most publicized aspects of the city’s preparations for Juno was the mass-transit shutdown, after which the economy lost an estimated $200 million.
After the transit system was closed, businesses whose employees and customers rely on public transportation to make it to work were faced with the possibility of revenue loss and decline of workforce productivity. This event serves as an important reminder for businesses to evaluate how they can achieve business continuity when extreme winter weather renders their primary facilities inaccessible.
Pasco County and United Way are teaming up to make it easier for people to help the families who lost their homes when a sinkhole opened up in Land O' Lakes.
The kickoff of a special local fund meant to directly benefit the families was announced on... morePasco County and United Way are teaming up to make it easier for people to help the families who lost their homes when a sinkhole opened up in Land O' Lakes.
The kickoff of a special local fund meant to directly benefit the families was announced on Monday.
United Way of Pasco County will oversee the local effort with "100 percent of donated funds" going directly to help victims in their recovery efforts, a July 17 email from Pasco County said. United Way will not take any administrative fees from proceeds collected to help the families, the county said.
As of Monday, county officials said two homes had been destroyed by the sinkhole and five others have been tagged as unsafe for entry and were evacuated. That brings the tally of impacted families up to seven. less
