Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Management

Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24

No fewer than 24 people have died as major wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area in the U.S. state of California, the...
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Disaster Risk Management

California: Dangerous windy conditions could spread new fires, forecasters warn

As wildfires continue to burn across Southern California, meteorologists are urging families, businesses, emergency officials and fire crews in the region to prepare for gusty winds and...
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Disaster Risk Management

UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming lives and displacing thousands. The fires,...
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Disaster Risk Management

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes, death toll rises to 10

Wildfires threatening Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night on...
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Disaster Risk Management

FCT department saves 3,500 lives from various emergencies in 2024

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has saved 3,500 lives from different emergencies as of Dec. 23, 2024, while eight...
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Disaster Risk Management

UN responds to cyclone in Mozambique, earthquake in Vanuatu

Humanitarians have continued to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families. The storm struck over the weekend, affecting...
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Disaster Risk Management

Govt launches Comprehensive 2024 Countrywide Risk Analysis

The Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shittima, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Abuja, launched the Nigeria Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis 2024 document. Shettima, at the launch,...
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Disaster Risk Management

Govt committed to protecting Nigerians against ecological risks – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to protecting Nigerians and their means of livelihood against ecological and other risks. Shettima...
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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

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