In the 1970's, California (U.S.) resources were severely taxed by major wildfire outbreaks. These incidents required the cooperation of multiple agencies that did not usually work together. Many ...

[Photo: An aerial view of a house in Gilchrist, Texas, that survived the destruction of Hurricane Ike in September 2008. Courtesy of Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA.] Natural disasters are becoming more ...

UGC has advised higher education institutions across the country to consider introducing a 2-credit skill enhancement course on disaster management and DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) clubs for ...

The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2024, amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which has been India’s primary piece of legislation in ...

Introduction to the Emergency Landing Facility Moran, Feb 13: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the newly established Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran will serve ...