Poverty increased after 2022 Victorian floods, report finds
A new report from the Victorian Council of Social Service reveals that poverty levels rose significantly in areas affected by the 2022 floods in Victoria, Australia.
The Security Situation is Reflected in Villages' Preparedness: The Village Radio Network in the Kaustinen Area is Operational and Expansion is Being Considered
The Kaustinen region in Finland has established a village radio network to enhance communication in the event of emergencies or disruptions in mobile networks.
Community of 500 people to be evacuated ahead of cyclone's NT crossing
Around 500 residents from Numbulwar, Australia, are set to be evacuated to Darwin in anticipation of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle making landfall in the Northern Territory.
Spring flood in Panevėžys district: serious consequences avoided, but work continues
Emergency rescue operations are ongoing in the Ekranas 2 gardening association in Panevėžys district due to flooding from melting snow.
Flood in Panevėžys District: Rescuers Pump Water from Flooded Gardens
Rescue operations continue in the Ekranas 2 gardening community where water from melting snow has flooded several garden houses.
"Ready to Take the Hits and Fight Back"
The article discusses Icelandic preparedness to handle various challenges and confrontations.
Residents of Jēkabpils district prepare for floods in advance
As spring arrives, residents of Jēkabpils district in Latvia are proactively preparing for potential flooding caused by melting ice on the Daugava River.
Floodwater creeps up on outback Queensland town
Longreach, an outback town in Queensland, is preparing for severe flooding this weekend, prompting residents to take precautions.
Meremäe Volunteers Hope to Establish a Crisis-Resilient Rescue Command
The volunteer firefighters of Meremäe aim to create a crisis-resilient rescue command with state support in response to community safety needs.
The First Rucking Series Will Start in Latvia in Spring
In spring 2026, Latvia will host its first rucking series, blending hiking culture, endurance sports, and practical preparedness for daily challenges.
How will neighbors cope if a major crisis strikes? Over 4,000 villages in Finland received new guidelines
Finnish villages have received new guidelines to enhance community resilience in the face of possible crises.
Preparations for the Spring Flooding Continue in Panevėžys District
Preparations for potential spring flooding in the Panevėžys district of Lithuania are being intensified, including securing sandbags and establishing temporary accommodations for evacuees.
Danish Deaf Association: Sign Language Interpreting for Press Conferences
During the pandemic, press conferences with critical information were sign language interpreted, but now this service has largely disappeared, according to officials from the Danish Deaf Association, who argue that deaf individuals are now missing out on important crisis and preparedness information like the rest of the population.
The impact of the evacuation could still
This article discusses potential ongoing impacts following a recent evacuation in Iceland.
We must be prepared
The article discusses the importance of being prepared for potential crises, emphasizing the role of citizens and the police in emergency responses.
Today is National Preparedness Day
Today marks the National Preparedness Day in Finland, emphasizing the importance of skills such as maintaining warmth, cooking without electricity, first aid, and properly sheltering indoors during emergencies.
Training for civil resistance preparation: nearly 2,000 participants attended in January
Nearly 2,000 people participated in training sessions aimed at preparing civilians for potential hybrid threats and military engagement during January.
POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ Kyiv's electricity crisis highlighted the importance of communities' preparedness
During the massive power outages caused by Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, residents of apartment buildings who prepared for the worst fared better than those who relied on authorities.
Berlin underestimated the attack. Hotels only for refugees? Many questions remain, says a resident
Following an arson attack on a cable bridge in Lichterfelde, Berlin, thousands faced extended power outages and significant disruptions while questions about the city's preparedness arise.