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PrepareCenter.org is a global site to share knowledge on preparedness programs, tools and experiences. The Resource Library contains a searchable inventory of documents related to hazards and disaster preparedness in communities around the globe. The portal hosts a repository of program documentation, policies, annual reports, lessons learnt, and tools and methodologies that can help you design and learn about preparedness operations in any region. Use the search box and filters to the right to better find what you’re looking for.

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December 3, 2018

The Global Risks Report 2018

Released annually by the World Economic Forum, the Global Risks Report seeks to identify and analyze the most pressing risks we face.  The 2018 Report highlights four major categories of risks: (1) persistent inequality and ...
global risk, inequality, Politics, environment, climate change, natural disasters, natural or man-made disasters
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January 7, 2015

Social Media in the Disaster Cycle- Useful Tools or Mass Distraction?

Social media presents new vehicles for interactive communication and user-generated content using an array of Web- and mobile-based tools. As a result, platforms such as Facebook and ...
disaster management, natural or man-made disasters, social media, crowdsourcing

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Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Top List of Most Likely and Impactful Risks in Next 10 Years

Source: http://oak.dcs.shef.ac.uk/smile/

The Tweet Next Door: Hyperlocal Social Media and Resilience

Using Information Mapping And Data To Refine Your Decision Making Process

Share Your StoriesYour ideas can help save lives and prepare communities.
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