Our country remains vulnerable to rainfall events
Ecuador is inadequately prepared for the current rainy season, leading to significant challenges and highlighting the lack of effective government response and prevention plans.
Juiz de Fora is the 4th city in alerts in the country, but residents do not know what to do in emergencies
Residents of Juiz de Fora are unaware of how to respond to emergencies, despite the city being among the highest for disaster alerts in Brazil.
Civil Defense renews alert for intense rains on the SP coast until Friday; see guidelines
The Civil Defense of São Paulo has issued a renewed alert for intense rainfall in the Baixada Santista region until Friday, indicating a very high risk for the area.
Disaster Support Convenience Store Prepared for Nankai Trough, Lawson Opens First Store Offering Free Charging
Lawson has opened its first 'disaster support convenience store' in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, designed to assist residents during major disasters like the Nankai Trough earthquake by offering various emergency services.
Slovakia hit by earthquake of magnitude 4.3
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Slovakia, causing concerns among local residents.
Denmark: Everyone should be prepared if a crisis comes
Denmark is urging citizens to be ready to fend for themselves for 72 hours in the event of war or disaster, according to Crisis Preparedness Minister Torsten Schack Pedersen.
Kaunas District - alarming images: serious preparations for a possible natural disaster
Authorities in Lithuania are preparing for potential natural disasters through drills to test response and communication procedures.
How will it be? This is what we know about the First Drill 2026 in Mexico City and Edomex: time, place, and reason for the exercise that seeks to prevent the real case of an earthquake
The first earthquake drill of 2026 in Mexico City aims to enhance disaster preparedness amid rising seismic activity.
Civil Protection announces two national drills on May 6 and September 19
Civil Protection in Mexico has scheduled two national emergency drills for May 6 and September 19, following a regional drill on February 18.
Alert for the coastal El Niño phenomenon starting in March in Peru
Peruvian climate authorities have issued an alert for the coastal El Niño phenomenon, expected to cause significant weather impacts starting in March.
Private Disaster Protection: My House, My Car, My Bunker
As public shelters are lacking, homeowners in Germany are preparing for potential conflicts by creating private shelters in their basements.
How to Prepare for Continuity of Medical Care During a Nuclear Accident: Lessons from Fukushima, BCP Development Still in Progress
Japan continues to seek better frameworks for medical care continuity in the face of potential nuclear disasters, drawing lessons from the Fukushima incident.
The U.S. once developed an action plan for a zombie apocalypse. Why?
In 2011, the U.S. government published a detailed plan on how to respond to a zombie apocalypse.
Concern about appointing court-appointed appraisers for flood barriers
The Icelandic Minister of Finance has withdrawn the request for court-appointed appraisers to evaluate the effectiveness of flood barriers in GrindavÃk and Svartsengi.
Demand from aid organizations: The Bavarian population should be prepared for disasters
Bavarian aid organizations are urging the population to enhance their self-help capabilities in light of increasing crises and disasters.
How many drills will there be in 2026? Clara Brugada reveals the plan to strengthen prevention culture in case of an earthquake
Following the earthquakes in January 2026, Clara Brugada announced a plan to increase earthquake preparedness drills in Mexico City for the upcoming year.
The floods in northern Syria spark debate: official negligence or disaster beyond capabilities?
Severe floods in northern Syria have caused destruction in camps and raised questions about official neglect and emergency preparedness.
What will be the magnitude of the hypothetical earthquake that will 'hit' CdMx and Edomex on February 18? This will be the supposed magnitude and epicenter.
A massive drill set for February in the Valley of Mexico aims to prepare the population for potential earthquakes by activating seismic alarms in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should
The article discusses the dangers posed by volcanic eruptions and the resulting mudflows that can follow, emphasizing the need for awareness and preparedness.
Crisis Plans: How Disaster Relief Workers Prepare for Emergencies
The article discusses how disaster relief workers, led by Julian Kerth from the Bavarian Red Cross, are training and preparing for potential emergencies, especially in light of recent power outages in Berlin.
Civil Protection: Taking Precautions for Crisis Situations into One's Own Hands
The article emphasizes that citizens must enhance their own preparedness for crises rather than rely on an overwhelmed state, highlighting the inadequacies of civil and disaster protection services in handling large-scale emergencies like prolonged power outages.
"We have slept on this issue - that is the truth"
In light of the prolonged power outage in Berlin, North Rhine-Westphalia's Interior Minister Herbert Reul criticizes Germany's significant deficiencies in disaster preparedness, stating, "Politics has made everything seem fine for decades."