Covers supranational issues and various systems, including political, educational, environmental, economic, health, human, cultural, communications and resources. Also disasters.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Seeks to help developing countries 'reduce the risk and social, economic and environmental impact of natural and technological disasters on the poor.' Many articles on risk and disaster management.
Search over 160 relief, development, environmental, and refugee agencies working in over 100 countries. Includes information on sustainable development, disaster response, advocacy reports, refugee information by country, and more.
'... explores a variety of science-based explanations for unusual animal behavior observed prior to natural disasters.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Brief suggestions to help you 'prepare yourself and your family for an emergency. You can also learn what to do in response to a specific disaster, like a tsunami' or an earthquake. Topics include first aid, utilities, food, pets, and more. In English, Spanish, and Chinese.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Audio and video clips present worldwide historical events. Browse events by date, year (1950 to present). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Explores how government and private agencies help animals after a disaster, the problems wildlife can pose for disaster and relief workers, how disasters affect wild animals and what behavior can result, and much more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'... contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems ... for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'... provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness by walking the reader through how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that affect their local area, and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disaster, and information specific to people with disabilities.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Find extensive, up-to-the-minute information about 'fast-moving humanitarian emergencies and ... the early warning of future emergencies' on this 'humanitarian news network' that 'aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Information about the social, environmental, and health consequences of the 1986 nuclear accident in Chernobyl. Includes a glossary, news releases, and details about projects and organizations focused on the disaster. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
