3+ hour, 11+ min ago   (274+ words) Deputy Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says the agency is focused on building resilient communities as part of the national risk reduction strategy. Speaking during ODPEM’s Community Fun Day at the…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago   (525+ words) megabites.com.ph Lessons from the Ground: Building More Resilient Communities How Project REACHED strengthened emergency communications and preparedness After three years of strengthening emergency communications in some of the country’s most disaster-prone communities, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart),…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (257+ words) Anniversaries invite reflection about where we began and how far we have progressed. The research and analysis contained in the Australian Journal of Emergency Management (AJEM) since its inception in 1995 (and earlier as The Macedon Digest), reflect significant advances in…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (529+ words) More than 50 businesses, including sole traders, business owners and leadership teams, have taken part in the three-hour sessions. Trust Tairāwhiti is the district’s regional tourism and economic development agency, governed by an independent board of trustees appointed by Gisborne District…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (498+ words) A single hurricane making landfall can halt business operations, strand employees, disrupt supply chains and create a ripple effect that impacts far beyond the disaster zone. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts below-average storms for the 2026 hurricane season....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (409+ words) DRR focal persons and other representatives from nearby municipalities participate in the inter-municipal coordination meeting held in Nepalgunj, January 2025. The foundation of this transformation began with establishing dedicated disaster command hubs. During a peer-learning visit to Nepalgunj, municipal leaders from…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (415+ words) Municipality did not undertake any financial obligation in respect of the funeral arrangements of the late Lesego Baikedi taungdailynews.com 23 July 2026 – The Joe Morolong Local Municipality said it has noted the concerns and allegations circulating on various platforms regarding the…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (439+ words) Thursday July 23, 2026 Ziaur Rahman Foundation Vice President Dr Zubaida Rahman today (21 July) called on people to rise above political differences and work together for the welfare of those affected by national disasters. "During any national disaster, we must think of…...

3+ day, 43+ min ago   (139+ words) Disaster risk reduction is central to both humanitarian action and climate resilience. Reducing risks before crises occur, strengthening preparedness and anticipatory action, supporting inclusive response and recovery and building long-term resilience are essential to protecting the rights, dignity and leadership…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (446+ words) Fire tax assessment notices have been mailed out to Sumter County property owners this month, after the Sumter County Commission workshop on fire assessment. While the county notes that about 90% of properties are expected to see a decrease in fire…...