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1. ReliefWeb: South Asia: Earthquake - Oct 2005 by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
   Updates on relief efforts related to the major earthquake that struck in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on October 8, 2005, and affected India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Includes information about rescue efforts and relief, assistance from other countries
   02-14-2008 : asia, charity resources, earthquakes, earthquakes: south asia, geology, natural disasters, nonprofit resources, relief, relief web
2. ProVention Consortium
   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.
   01-13-2007 : developing countries, disasters, emergency management, natural disasters, poverty, risk management, technological disasters, the poor
3. Sustainable Development
   This part of the globalissues.org web site looks at various aspects of development, sustainable development and how this relates to other issues such as poverty, inequality, and the environment.
   12-07-2006 : aids/hiv, arms control, arms trade, biodiversity, chechnya, children, climate change, conflicts, conservation, consumerism, consumption, corporations, disease, east timor, energy security, environment, extinctions, foreign aid, foreign policy, genetic engineering of food, geopolitics, global issues, global warming, globalization, health, human rights, indigenous people, inequality, international criminal court, justice, kosovo, media, middle east, military expansion, military expenditure, nato, natural disasters, population, poverty, racism, structural adjustment, sustainable development, third world debt, trade, war on terrorism, water, women's studies
4. Can Animals Predict Disaster?
   '... explores a variety of science-based explanations for unusual animal behavior observed prior to natural disasters.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-29-2006 : animal behavior, animals and disasters, animals predict disaster?, disaster preparedness and recovery, disasters, earthquakes, environment, infrasonic waves, natural disasters, tsunamis
5. Asia Quake Disaster
   Information about the Asian tsunami, December 26, 2004. Has eyewitness accounts, death tolls, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : earthquakes, natural disasters, survirs accounts, tsunamis
6. Hurricane Preparedness
   Features a brief history of major hurricanes back to 1900, information about how hurricanes are categorized, the forecasting of hurricanes, disaster plan tips, and information about marine safety, storm surges, high wind, tornadoes, and inland floods. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : emergency management, hurricanes, natural disasters, saffir-simpson hurricane scale
7. Be a Lifesaver: Disaster Planning Can Save Your Pet in an Emergency
   Tips to ensure that your pets are safe from harm in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip, a quiz, and a link to information about horse barn fires. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : animal welfare, natural disasters, pets
8. Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
   Created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that hit South Asia. 'The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : disaster relief, earthquakes, emergency management, natural disasters, tsunamis
9. Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis
   A collection of links related to the December 2004 earthquake and tsunami in Southeast Asia. Covers the welfare of U.S. citizens affected, general information and news, where and how to donate to relief programs, and general earthquake and tsunami information from government sites. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-09-2006 : disaster relief, earthquakes, natural disasters, tsunamis
10. The Southeast Earthquake and Tsunami
    This reader-contributed blog includes death tolls, relief efforts, links to aid organizations, and more. The quality of information on this blog may vary widely.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-09-2006 : earthquakes, natural disasters, tsunamis
11. Savage Earth: Waves of Destruction: Tsunamis
    11-09-2006 : ', natural disasters, tsunamis
12. In Depth: South Asia Quake [2005]
    Compilation of news and analysis about the earthquake that struck Pakistan-administered Kashmir.... Includes maps, photos, eyewitness reports, and background information. Has a discussion of the potential effect on the political relations between India and Kashmir.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-09-2006 : asia: earthquakes, earthquakes, earthquakes: south asia, geology, india: political foreign relations, kashmir, muzaffarabad, natural disasters
13. A Primer on Disaster Preparedness, Management and Response: Paper-Based Materials
    Has 'guidelines for general facilities preparation and response to a variety of events both natural (storms, floods) and man-made (hazardous material accidents)' to preserve books other paper-based materials. Also deals with problems (mold, flood damage, etc.).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-08-2006 : archival materials, disaster preparedness: management and response, emergency management, flood damage, floods, hazardous material accidents, libraries, man-made disasters, mold, natural disasters, preservation, storms
14. ABAG Earthquake Maps and Information - by the Association of Bay Area Governments
    Has 'shaking maps,' earthquake safety tips for home and business, how to drive after an earthquake or other disaster, and more. Has a children's section. Also information on landslides, erosion, and floods. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-08-2006 : disaster preparedness, driving, earthquake safety tips, earthquake zones, earthquakes maps, erosion, floods, games for children, landslides, natural disasters, puzzles for children
15. National Geographic: Forces of Nature
    Explores four of the most destructive natural forces: hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes. Includes a glossary and lesson plans.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-08-2006 : documentary films, earth sciences, earthquakes, forces of nature, glossary and lesson plans, hurricanes, natural disasters, teaching resources, tornadoes, volcanoes
16. South Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis
    Information on the health aspects of the December 26, 2004, Southeast Asia earthquake and tsunami. Provides background information, contacts, and news and updates specific to Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    10-19-2006 : earthquakes, natural disasters, tsunamis

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