Disaster Risk Management

Disaster Risk Management

California wildfires: Los Angeles residents gather aid without government help

Residents of Los Angeles have said that they are not waiting for the government to provide aid amid wildfires sweeping across California. They said they...
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Group seeks urgent action on crude oil induced fire outbreak in Rivers community

The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has called for urgent intervention by the relevant authorities to stop the oil spill from a leaking well head...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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