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And learning from that life threatening experience, the fire and rescue officer with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (F.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:53:00 +0100samoaobserver-d2eec3591069140e188eaf1582adb718samoaobserveren-13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285FloodingNaturalDisastersEmergencyChristian Church20180216085300https://reliefweb.int/report/samoa/pacific-islands-cyclone-gita-humanitarian-situation-report-1-february-2018Highlights Severe Tropical Cyclone (TC) Gita hit Tonga on the night of 12 February as a Category 4 system, and is the strongest storm Tonga has ever been struck by. In Tonga, emergency authorities estimate approximately 70 per cent of the population have been impacted.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:12:00 +0100reliefWeb-1ae4b7c5e233502f31ffa06ac19095b5reliefWeben-19.0500047500816 -169.860169314311NaturalDisastersUNbodiesFloodingViti LevuUNICEFEmergency20180213221200https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/roadmap-enhancing-asean-emergency-logistic-2020INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK. South East Asia is one of the most disaster-prone regions of the world, regularly hit by major natural calamities. In more recent years these have included the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Cyclone Nargis in 2008 and Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:00:00 +0100reliefWeb-9950ebd133cc85a54ee27f906cfc0815reliefWeben14.6096 121.006NaturalDisastersCyclone NargisASEANTyphoon Haiyan20180209130000http://fox2now.com/2018/01/29/these-are-the-10-costliest-hurricanes-in-u-s-history-3-are-from-2017/The year 2017 was the costliest ever for weather and climate disasters in the United States, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday, totaling $306 billion. The previous record year, 2005, saw $215 billion in disasters.Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0100fox2now-7a0550a5528889f59e219381e8dc9051fox2nowen30.07003 -94.119827NaturalDisastersGeorge W. BushGetty ImagesHurricane IvanPAUL J.RICHARDSHurricane RitaHurricane WilmaSteve RussoAdam SmithCarlo Allegri20180130070000http://www.lexpressmada.com/blog/actualites/meteorologie-risques%e2%80%88dinondation%e2%80%88dans%e2%80%88dix%e2%80%88regions/Les inondations menacent la Grande île. La saison d’été s’annonce pluvieuse, ce mois. Une dizaine de régions pourraient à nouveau être touchées par des inondations, en ce mois de février. Les précipitations seront supérieures à leurs valeurs normales, selon les données recueillies auprès de la....Sat, 03 Feb 2018 02:58:00 +0100lexpressmada-cfaaf01ae41b5e2fbdcbde209bab1308lexpressmadafr-18.578381 46.75692Meteorology – flood risks in ten regionsMeteorology – flood risks in ten regionsNaturalDisasters20180203025800http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Himawari_8_data_assimilated_simulation_enables_10_minute_updates_of_rain_and_flood_predictions_999.htmlUsing the power of Japan's K computer, scientists from the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science and collaborators have shown that incorporating satellite data at frequent intervals - ten minutes in the case of this study - into weather prediction models can significantly improve the....Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:39:00 +0100spacedaily-0dc4ac47651eb209d875574abe7f9356spacedailyen34.81292 132.847794NaturalDisasters20180118073900https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180117125525.htmWeather prediction models attempt to predict future weather by running simulations based on current conditions taken from various sources of data. However, the inherently complex nature of the systems, coupled with the lack of precision and timeliness of the data, makes it difficult to conduct....Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:23:00 +0100sciencedaily-3231484ad7b03a0035969e95eeedbb7esciencedailyen34.81292 132.847794NaturalDisasters20180118012300http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2018011717480057.html. Published: January 17, 2018. Released by RIKEN Using the power of Japan's K computer, scientists from the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science and collaborators have shown that incorporating satellite data at frequent intervals--ten minutes in the case of this study--into weather....Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:48:00 +0100sciencenewsline-03ed1cf3fb76f1458e65690d0094af29sciencenewslineen34.81292 132.847794NaturalDisasters20180117204800http://www.lepoint.fr/hotels/a-saint-barth-les-palaces-veulent-oublier-irma-19-01-2018-2187912_501.php#xtor=RSS-221Un paradis transformé en enfer, des vents à plus de 250 kilomètres/heure, des toits qui s'envolent, des machines noyées sous l'eau. Et puis des vagues de dix mètres qui avalent les plages idylliques et les palaces, emportant tout sur leur passage, des villas entières, des morceaux de piscine, des....Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:43:00 +0100LePoint-9581c7cd8f3c3f5de9543abb8138cde4LePointfr47.74926 -3.36563To Saint-Barth, palaces want to forget irmaTo Saint-Barth, palaces want to forget irmaNaturalDisastersPaul McCartneyLuis Contreras20180119094300http://www.wsoctv.com/news/9-investigates/watch-out-for-hurricane-harvey-and-irma-flood-vehicles/697250712?utm_source=homestream&utm_medium=site_navigation&utm_campaign=homestream_clickCHARLOTTE, NC - Vehicles that were under water during Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma are now hitting the used-car market. Some sellers go to great lengths to hide the damage, spending hundreds to cover it up, and move the vehicles to states like the Carolinas. Experts say North Carolina is one of the ten states that has this problem the most.Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:49:00 +0100wsoctv-912aca4acae46f3b9ba234fe1de30af0wsoctven35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945NaturalDisastersHurricane Harvey20180215004900https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dale-beatty-co-founder-of-purple-heart-homes-dies-suddenly-at-the-age-of-39-300598345.htmlDale Beatty and John Gallina joined the North Carolina National Guard in 1996. During their service to our nation both Beatty and Gallina had the opportunity to respond to calls from the Governor of North Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Fran and Hurricane Floyd, as well as to the call from the....Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:56:00 +0100prnewswire-714124fc36460a1ded8e5b29129f00ebprnewswireen33.76963 -93.103943NaturalDisastersNational GuardOperation Iraqi FreedomArmy HospitalWalter Reed20180214125600http://jonesbahamas.com/nema-receives-donations-to-aid-with-restoration-efforts/Thousands of Bahamians are still in desperate need of assistance with restoring their homes since Category five Hurricane Irma crossed the Southeastern path of The Bahamas. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are still underway from the devastation of Hurricanes Joaquin and Matthew.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:55:00 +0100jonesbahamas-be30b212c032fa488797ebc71af4d068jonesbahamasen18.0157 -76.7973NaturalDisastersNational Emergency Management AgencyStephen RussellEmergency20180213195500https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/davis-weather-station-records-record-setting-high-wind-speed-300594699.htmlGUSTAVIA, Saint Barthelemy Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- When Hurricane Irma hit the Leeward Islands in September, 2017, as a Category 5 hurricane, most personal and government weather stations were quickly knocked out of service. But one, a Davis Vantage Pro2 ( https://goo.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:58:00 +0100prnewswire-eca49f67770a79949043a0f1c25c75faprnewswireen17.6339562964098 -61.798184980907NaturalDisastersSaint BarthelemyWeather UndergroundHurricane CenterNational Hurricane CenterSerge Brin20180207155800https://www.marketwatch.com/story/davis-weather-station-records-record-setting-high-wind-speed-2018-02-07GUSTAVIA, Saint Barthelemy, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- When Hurricane Irma hit the Leeward Islands in September, 2017, as a Category 5 hurricane, most personal and government weather stations were quickly knocked out of service. But one, a Davis Vantage Pro2 ( https://goo.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:39:00 +0100marketwatch-0869dd3fa48e04b46cdf520a41da052bmarketwatchen17.6339562964098 -61.798184980907NaturalDisastersSaint BarthelemyWeather UndergroundHurricane CenterNational Hurricane CenterSerge Brin20180207153900https://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/midwives-create-safe-haven-women-and-babies-southwestern-haitiWhen she walks through the clinic doors of the Maison de Naissance clinic each morning, Imene Rigeur doesn’t know exactly what the day has in store. On any given shift, Rigeur’s work at the Haiti birthing clinic can range from patient intake in the waiting room, to counseling, consultations or delivering babies.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 06:36:00 +0100reliefWeb-936b372309ea08266b2076ec0e7af50freliefWeben18.190359 -73.748291PublicHealthNaturalDisastersJim Grant20180207063600https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/73348-ombudsman-to-put-country-s-disaster-management-plan-under-microscopeThe investigation stems from the effects, recovery and rebuilding in the wake of the devastating September 2017 hurricanes and considering that in the next four months, the next hurricane season will be starting. Arduin said in a press release over the weekend that she will now be zeroing in on the....Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:38:00 +0100thedailyherald-08258932ed7f427f32f477349ebdfb7dthedailyheraldenCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersEmergency20180205053800http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2018012916340015.htmlFour months after Hurricane María struck, about half of Puerto Ricans still have no electric power. Tens of thousands are relying on drinking water that may be contaminated with raw sewage. Most recently, the Trump administration has told Puerto Rico it is too wealthy to receive further aid money at this time.Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:52:00 +0100sciencenewsline-fc695c8f771509d1aa7dc6839fd471cfsciencenewslineen18.3988 -66.0685RenewableEnergiesNaturalDisastersJones ActBarack Obama20180129185200http://theanguillian.com/2018/01/41592/Following Hurricane Irma, Four Seasons management sought ways to find temporary assignments for its managers. General Manager Ilse Harley was quick to reach out around the world in search of jobs for employees willing to relocate for a few months in order to learn new skills, and earn money, while....Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:13:00 +0100anguillian-639cbdadaf4794bf8f9ad7a59266ad10anguillianen29.3286826161311 47.5794251307859NaturalDisastersGreat PlaceFront OfficeJohn’ Richardson20180129141300http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/education/article/Houston-ISD-considering-major-revamp-of-15-12515384.phpUnder the latter option, the campus would only serve limited grade levels in 2018-19 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in elementary schools, sixth grade in middle schools and ninth grade in high schools. As a result, the majority of students at any close-and-reopen school would be displaced in 2018-19.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:19:00 +0100houstonchronicle-56b62abe675b435562e6a1d65665c3bahoustonchronicleen32.702222 -96.564722NaturalDisastersHurricane IkeHurricane HarveyRichard Carranza20180123041900https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/mark-chiusano/puerto-rico-electricity-hurricane-maria-recovery-1.16303467SAN JUAN — The trucks rolled onto Calle Diamante with New York plates and American and Puerto Rican flags flying out the back. Utility workers in hard hats and reflective vests were at work around 8 a.m. on Sunday, swarming the sidewalks, being lifted by buckets.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:08:00 +0100newsday-USA-96bc39623d23ef5c7f50c0ad6087a0fanewsday-USAen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaMaría Del MarRoberto ClementeBurger King20180123000800https://www.thelocal.de/20180117/storm-friederike-forecast-to-bring-hurricane-force-winds-to-germanyFor safety reasons, long-distance trains will not be running until further notice, a DB spokesperson told the German Press Agency (DPA) on Thursday afternoon. "This is a necessary security measure because the disturbances caused by the storm are so serious that we simply cannot get long-distance trains through," the spokesperson added.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:51:00 +0100thelocal-de-5012ca0d8ba5e155aa824fa8ffc5ce22thelocal-deen52.421921 10.77851NaturalDisastersPress Agency20180119095100https://www.thelocal.de/20180117/storm-friederike-forecast-to-bring-hurricane-force-winds-to-germanyFor the first time in ten years, Deutsche Bahn (DB) cancelled long-distance trains across Germany on Thursday for safety reasons against hurricane “Friederike.” But it resumed operations on Friday. “The first long-distance trains are on their way," a DB spokesperson told the German Press Agency (DPA) early in the morning on Friday.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:05:00 +0100thelocal-de-6bfb7665ba20377dd8d2647ea3d66eb0thelocal-deen52.5163 13.3276NaturalDisastersDeutsche BahnPress AgencyFrankfurt Airport20180119090500http://fox11online.com/news/local/area-hospitals-and-clinics-deal-with-iv-bag-shortageFOX VALLEY (WLUK) -- Hospitals across the country are dealing with a shortage of IV bags and fluid. That's because Hurricane Maria cut into production of the bags in Puerto Rico. Because of the shortage, hospitals in northeast Wisconsin have taken steps to ensure patient safety.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:06:00 +0100fox11online-f8b3f141ed38403e6b8159bdfb858efbfox11onlineen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20180119050600https://www.thelocal.ch/20180118/winter-storm-eleanor-felled-13m3-of-trees-in-switzerlandThe amount of wood derived from trees uprooted by storm Eleanor in the first week of January is 1.3 million cubic metres, the Swiss federal environment office (BAFU) announced on Wednesday. Eleanor – known as Burglind in Switzerland – battered Europe on January 3rd and 4th , bringing hurricane strength winds, heavy rain and rail to Switzerland.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:16:00 +0100thelocal-ch-90dbd4cc9560212f11767d42d4a13f8athelocal-chen46.8133758772125 7.62010599833601NaturalDisasters20180118161600https://www.thelocal.de/20180117/storm-friederike-forecast-to-bring-hurricane-force-winds-to-germanyBut trains that are still currently running should travel as far as possible to their destination, a DB spokesperson told the German Press Agency on Thursday. Due to damage caused by 'Friederike,' train services across North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony had already been discontinued.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:59:00 +0100thelocal-de-0038b11a5827561d442334fc0a62d89dthelocal-deen51.4893 6.7753NaturalDisastersPress Agency20180118155900https://www.thelocal.de/20180117/storm-friederike-forecast-to-bring-hurricane-force-winds-to-germanyDue to damage caused by 'Friederike,' train services across the state will be discontinued throughout Thursday until at least 3:00am on Friday, a DB spokesperson said. This applies to regional and long distance train services. Hotel and taxi vouchers will be distributed to travellers.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:41:00 +0100thelocal-de-23cadcac6530e1f74a1bb638a8e46f4bthelocal-deen51.4893 6.7753NaturalDisasters20180118144100https://www.thelocal.ch/20180118/winter-storm-eleanor-felled-13m3-of-trees-in-switzerlandThe amount of wood derived from trees uprooted by storm Eleanor in the first week of January is 1.3 cubic metres, the Swiss federal environment office (BAFU) announced on Wednesday. Eleanor – known as Burglind in Switzerland – battered Europe on January 3rd and 4th , bringing hurricane strength winds, heavy rain and rail to Switzerland.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:16:00 +0100thelocal-ch-93e3b1c49e002926b609003c7b699df5thelocal-chen46.8133758772125 7.62010599833601NaturalDisasters20180118131600https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/your-two-minute-digest-gnndv8djlHackers targeting an internet cloud ­provider could cause as much economic devastation as Hurricane Katrina, the World Economic Forum has warned in a report ROB ENGELAAR/EPA. 1 Richard Howson , the chief executive who presided over Carillion’s demise before resigning last July, has stepped down as....Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:40:00 +0100thetimes-7eebda5df77f506c2486cbdfaa60d2e6thetimesenDavosNaturalDisastersEconomic ForumRichard HowsonROB ENGELAARWorld Economic ForumHurricane Katrina20180118044000https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/your-two-minute-digest-gnndv8djlHackers targeting an internet cloud ­provider could cause as much economic devastation as Hurricane Katrina, the World Economic Forum has warned in a report ROB ENGELAAR/EPA. 1 Richard Howson , the chief executive who presided over Carillion’s demise before resigning last July, has stepped down as....Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:17:00 +0100thesundaytimes-7eebda5df77f506c2486cbdfaa60d2e6thesundaytimesenDavosNaturalDisastersEconomic ForumRichard HowsonROB ENGELAARWorld Economic ForumHurricane Katrina20180118041700https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8078318-puerto-rico-s-lingering-calamity/From the moment Maria's category four winds stopped blowing, it was evident that Puerto Rico was facing a disaster of epic proportions. It was equally evident that its residents — all U.S. citizens, by the way — would need help commensurate with the storm's ferocity, and need it quickly.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:43:00 +0100thespec-31165a86ee517c8ff0137414eaf7efa2thespecen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersNew York TimesThe New York TimesCarmen YulinCarmen Yulin CruzDonald Trump20180117214300http://rusnavy.com/history/events/edge.htmThe Northern Fleet is 75. Yet the first attempt to raise the fleet up North was made over 300 years ago. In 1693 as per the ordinance of Peter I it was founded Solombal shipyard in Arkhangelsk that started construction of naval ships. August 14, 1694 built in Solombal 24-gun frigate Sv. Pavel, bought in Holland 44-gun ship Sv.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 02:10:00 +0100navy_en-54b954234d0d54ed074608be544f6068navy_enen64.1812 -51.73NaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsJRCNuclearSecurityKara SeaArmed ForcesPeter IRed ArmyKarl Liebknecht20180117021000http://www.alsahawat.com/2018/02/15/mental-health-anniversary-effect-feeling-anxious-stressed-unsettled-and-upset/Have you ever had a few days when you felt strangely unsettled, anxious and disquiet for no reason you could think of, only to feel settled again after a few days? Bad dreams, lack of concentration and uneasy feelings? You may have been experiencing the Anniversary Effect. This phenomenon was originally of primary interest to psychoanalysts.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:15:00 +0100alsahawat-45acf293e77c27336aa2f8dcdff065caalsahawaten35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersPublicHealthGuy EdwardsLinda BlairHurricane Katrina20180216111500http://www.nowgrenada.com/2018/02/10-emergency-shelters-to-be-upgraded-to-accommodate-elderly-and-disabled/by Linda Straker 10 emergency shelters to be upgraded to better accommodate elderly and disabled; Work to include wheelchair ramps and redesigning of bathroom facilities; There are 120 emergency shelters in Grenada. Ten of Grenada’s emergency shelters will be upgraded to better accommodate the....Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:55:00 +0100nowgrenada-1c6567d2405b20fd2a91d29dc65046d7nowgrenadaen5.82605 -55.1703CrisisResponseNaturalDisastersRed CrossMethodist ChurchJohn WilsonDavid: StDisaster Risk ManagementHurricane IvanJohn: Stmember states20180216195500https://www.click2houston.com/news/by-the-numbers-estimated-cleanup-efforts-made-along-buffalo-bayouHOUSTON - Six months after Hurricane Harvey, our waterways still have lots of debris to be removed. The Harris County Flood Control District said while a lot has been cleaned up, there is still a lot of work to go. Here are the cleanup efforts by the numbers the district has estimated: An estimated....Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:13:00 +0100click2houston-0747cd88fd820468dd000a0990cecac4click2houstonen42.8987 -78.8484NaturalDisastersHurricane Harvey20180217001300http://www.midi-madagasikara.mg/societe/2018/02/17/vulnerabilite-aux-changements-climatiques-madagascar-occupe-la-huitieme-place-mondiale/Fortes précipitations d’un côté, sècheresse de l’autre et retard de la saison des pluies sont des manifestations des effets des changements climatiques à Madagascar. 1,5 million de dollars, somme ayant été octroyée par le Fonds d’Investissement climatique pour mettre en place un plan de Résilience aux Changements climatiques à Madagascar.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:26:00 +0100madagasikara-12b714fec97dc7e1457f814154979c6cmadagasikarafr-18.90765 47.527679Vulnerability to climate change: Madagascar occupies the eighth place worldVulnerability to climate change: Madagascar occupies the eighth place worldNaturalDisasters20180217052600http://www.wtva.com/content/olympics/474357883.htmlFormer World Cup champion Mac Bohonnon and reigning world champion Jon Lillis are Team USA’s top medal contenders. has a special plan for the super final if he were to make it in. He plans to honor aerials skier Jeret “Speedy” Peterson. Bohonnon has been working on Peterson’s trick known as the “Hurricane.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:25:00 +0100wtva-13126a5f5aa6b71c2b9c19ea17505731wtvaen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersJon LillisWorld CupAnton KushnirMac Bohonnon20180217052500https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-area-non-profit-helps-families-from-puerto-rico-relocate-to-florida-after-hurricanesTAMPA BAY, Fla. A local non-profit is working to connect Puerto Ricans relocating to the Tampa Bay area with the resources they need to live. At least 40 families have received help from the organization, known as Missions of Miracles thus far. Hilda Rodriguez and her son survived the wrath of Hurricane Maria on the island.Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:44:00 +0100abcactionnews-6e9335e9ca56785eabd6bf1f1cd8e9d6abcactionnewsen48.938333 -100.048333NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20180212104400https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/harrison-county/article198463389.htmlJourdan and Lloyd Necaud are teaming up with Guy Billups III to open Fill-up with Billups cafe on U.S. 90 in downtown Biloxi. Fill-up with Billups were once popular gas stations in southeastern states in the 1950s and 60s. The 24/7 cafe with have a unique menu as well as a mixology bar on the second floor.Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:13:00 +0100sunherald-3d7648274fabd489a820a0663dc8c6dbsunheralden37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersDisney WorldRob AdamsWalt Disney20180205211300http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-21/inland-oceans-may-have-helped-fuel-cyclone-kelvin-bom-says/9468382The bureau's Neil Bennett said Kelvin, which reached a category-two system, was able to develop mainly because of good moisture levels higher in the Earth's atmosphere, as well as the lack of strong winds. But he said the effects of the water over land could not be ruled out.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:44:00 +0100abc-au-76dc18dcec39b1821a39741636902fb5abc-auen-28.7293 24.754NaturalDisasters20180220224400http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-21/inland-oceans-may-have-helped-fuel-cyclone-kelvin-bom-says/9468382The bureau's Neil Bennett said Kelvin, which reached a category-two system, was able to develop mainly because of good moisture levels higher in the Earth's atmosphere, as well as the lack of strong winds. But he said the effects of the water over land could not be ruled out.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:23:00 +0100abc-au-51fb2beed5e3a992cf06efdafc8bd610abc-auen-28.7293 24.754NaturalDisasters20180221012300