representatives met in Kobe, Japan to address one of the most important tests the world has to face: disaster risk reduction (DRR). The product of the conference was the 10 year Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015. Endorsed by 168 countries, the document promotes 3 main aims: the integration of DRR into viable development policies and planning, building resilience to hazards and incorporating risk reduction methodologies into the implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes
representatives met in Kobe, Japan to address one of the most important challenges the world has to face: disaster risk reduction (DRR). The outcome of the conference was the 10 year Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015. Endorsed by 168 countries, the document promotes 3 main goals: the integration of DRR into sustainable development policies and planning, building resilience to hazards and incorporating risk reduction approaches into the implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes
Natural Disasters are unfortunate events that can occur at any moment, anywhere in the world and have a huge effect on the landscape and the society being hit. Natural Disasters can occur due to the many natural causes such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, cyclones, landslides or due to some man-made causes such as forest fires or the use of nuclear weapons. Civil Engineering structures such as buildings, bridges, roads, dams, reservoirs, levees and other structures are severely damaged
definitions and descriptions of each phase or component of emergency management, the importance of understanding interrelationships and responsibilities for each phase, some newer language and associated concepts (e.g., disaster resistance, sustainability, resilience, business continuity, risk management), and the diversity of research perspectives. Emergency management has been described for the past three decades as a “four phase” process, involving: • Mitigation; • Preparedness; • Response; • Recover
the ultimate load both from the windward and leeward side. The whole structure collapses if they fail, therefore proper care should be taken while constructing them. The ways of protecting walls are: • Reinforcing the walls with the help of concrete bands and vertical reinforcing bars and lateral ties. • For improving the lateral load resistance of long walls, buttresses should be provided. • Using Ferro-cement plating around the exterior perimeter if horizontal bands could not be provided. • Undesirable
“DISASTERS CREATES OPPURTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT” DISASTER: Disaster can be defined as “The occurrence of a sudden or major misfortune which disrupts the basic fabric and normal functioning of a society, or community.” “An event or series of events which gives rise to casualties and/or damage or loss of property, infrastructure, essential services or means of livelihood on a scale which is beyond the normal capacity of the affected community’s ability to cope with out aid.” According to UNISDR
RISK ASSESSMENT • The Auto Company of America, Inc. (ACA) is exposed to a variety of risks, but most outstanding is what has been defined as man-made risk. • Man-made risk refers to the actions of someone else that may result in a fire resulting from accidents involving electricity or road accidents near the plant (Disaster Recovery Journal). Using the tool proved to evaluate risks most likely to occur at ACA, the highest ranking risk had to do with electricity/fire which would then affect the
The Auto Company of America, Inc. (ACA) is exposed to a variety of risks but most outstanding is what has been defined as man-made risk. Man-made risk refers to the actions of someone else that may result in a fire resulting from accidents involving electricity or road accidents near the plant (Disaster Recovery Journal ). Using the tool provide to evaluate risks most likely to occur at ACA, the highest ranking risk had to do with electricity/fire which would then affect the data center and the
Over the past several decades, the frequency of disasters and their impacts on communities have increased initiating enhancement need for more efficient safety measures, disaster risk reduction and adequate management plans. Therefore, building disaster resilient infrastructure systems and making resilient cities with a reduced probability of failure, economic and social consequences and a recovery time, represents the challenge (Bruneau, Chang et al. 2003, Godschalk 2003). Further, safety problem
can avoid similar catastrophes. I'm sure there are literally dozens of good lessons (please post yours), and I think many companies already have a solid understanding of the key principles of good behavior. But why do we need to wait for each fresh disaster to relearn the lessons we already know? Here are my top five lessons, running from geopolitical and philosophical to corporate-level branding and strategy. Our reliance on old, fossil-fuel based technologies is devastating for the planet, for society