M7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal, followed by aftershocks
Extensive damages were sustained following the strong 7.8M earthquake in Nepal that violently...
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PDC supports exercise to improve foreign disaster assistance
An exercise is underway that aims to advance United States Government (USG) coordination and...
Regional risk assessment for ASEAN Member States
In order to advance disaster management and disaster risk reduction across the region, the...
AHA Centre program trains future leaders in disaster management
To help meet the requirements for future leaders of disaster management, the AHA Centre has...
Delegates welcome new framework for disaster risk reduction
The Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) marked a milestone in...
Rising hazard risk in the Pacific region discussed by PRiMO
Marking 13 years of facilitating partnerships to enhance disaster resilience, the Pacific Risk Management Ohana (PRiMO) gathered at the Hawaii Convention Center, March 24–26 under the theme, “The Rising Pacific: Currents of Change and Solutions for Resilience.” The
Tsunami Awareness Month recognizes 50 years of warning progress
The State of Hawaii annually recognizes April as Tsunami Awareness Month to honor the victims and...
Federated States of Micronesia impacted by Super Typhoon Maysak
Tropical Cyclone Maysak strengthened into a Super Typhoon in the northwest Pacific Ocean late...
Assessment teams in Vanuatu report on extent of Tropical Cyclone Pam damage
The last series of government-led initial rapid needs assessments in Vanuatu were completed on...
Tropical Cyclone Nathan makes landfall on Australia’s northeast coast
After meandering in the Coral Sea for over a week, Tropical Cyclone Nathan targeted the northeast...