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Statewide Hurricane Preparedness
Statewide Hurricane Preparedness
Makani Pahili Statewide Hurricane Preparedness Exercise Massive storm systems result in some of the most devastating, wide-spread, and costly disasters. The high winds,...
Data for International Response
Data for International Response
Maritime Disaster Leads to the Activation of the Space and Major Disasters International Charter When hazardous materials are released into the environment they can pose...
Preparing for Hazards in the Pacific
Preparing for Hazards in the Pacific
Assessing Exposure & Vulnerability for Pacific Island Countries The Pacific region is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world; it is also highly vulnerable to...
Information Support for Haiti
Information Support for Haiti
Response and Recovery Support for the 2010 Haiti Earthquake Access to reliable information plays a key role in effective response and is the first step toward meaningful...
Reducing Flood Risk in Hawaii
Reducing Flood Risk in Hawaii
Modeling Dam Failure Scenarios for the Hawaiian Islands Property owners and communities can suffer severe losses when flooding occurs. Information resources that illuminate...
DisasterAWARE® in Thailand (NDWC)
DisasterAWARE® in Thailand (NDWC)
DisasterAWARE Platform Used by National Disaster Warning Center–Thailand Information and communications technologies can help disaster managers quickly access,...
Vietnam Decision Support System
Vietnam Decision Support System
VinAWARE System Offers Decision Support in Vietnam Storms and reoccurring floods cause major damage in Vietnam. For decision makers, dealing with these hazards is...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Uses Hazard Mapping and Risk & Vulnerability Assessment The Asia-Pacific region is especially vulnerable to natural disasters,...
Situational Awareness in the Philippines
Situational Awareness in the Philippines
Emergency Operations (EMOPS) System Supports Balikatan Exercise in the Philippines As populations increase, more people are exposed to hazards, and large, growing cities...
Modeling Volcanic Gases
Modeling Volcanic Gases
Modeling Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Kilauea Volcano Exposure to volcanic gases and associated hazards like volcanic smog (vog) and acid rain can negatively impact human...