#disaster-management

#disaster-management

At least six people have died in heavy rains in northeastern Brazil, with thousands more displaced, according to authorities. The deaths were reported in the Pernambuco and Paraiba states on Saturday, following two days of rain.

"Before you think about cleaning or salvaging belongings, make sure the property is safe to enter. Even if the fire appears contained, hidden structural damage and hazardous residue can remain behind."

Hyperspectral satellites can detect subtle chemical or material changes on the ground that traditional satellites cannot, making them especially useful for things like tracking crop quality, water resources or damage from natural disasters. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the technology is expected to significantly enhance national capacities in fields like precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning and disaster management.

A least 622 people have been killed and more than 1,500 others injured in the an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The magnitude 6 earthquake struck the province of Kunar at 11.47pm on Sunday and was centred 27km north-east of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the US Geological Survey said Jalalabad is about 119km (74 miles) away from the capital city, Kabul.

Many disaster risk-reduction measures aim to change people’s behaviour by raising individuals’ awarenesses of the risks. These actions need to be made more effective - which could be done by following the approach taken by public-health professionals to communicating risks.

The death toll from landslides and flash floods in Pakistan has reached at least 321 in just two days, with ongoing rescue efforts focused in the Buner district.

The flooding killed at least 136 people - including more than two dozen children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a century-old summer camp for girls that was among the first areas inundated.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France, which has burned 13,000 hectares and claimed one life.

Hurricane Katrina was a disaster fueled by failure, as years of poor preparation and environmental degradation combined with the storm's ferocity to create a tragic scenario.

The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and destroyed 7,000 structures in the Pacific Palisades area, killing twelve people. Nearly 80% of all residential properties in Los Angeles that were destroyed have been fully cleared of debris. Mayor Karen Bass reports debris removal is ahead of schedule with nearly one-third of over 600 rebuilding requests approved.

Donald Trump's repeated evasion of personal accountability is evident in his management of disaster responses, especially in Puerto Rico and the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

"We are very worried about ICE," she said. "Because immigrants are scared to go to shelters as is."

Imagine being unable to live in your home for months, or even years, while repairs from hurricane damage drag on. Although insurance is important, it can't replace the sense of security you feel in your home.

At least five people were killed in India's northeastern state of Assam as torrential monsoon rains triggered landslides and floods, locking down urban areas.