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Early Warning for All: Liberia Becomes First West African Nation to Launch EW4All Initiative

In a significant move towards enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience, Liberia has become the first West African nation to launch the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. The launch event, held over two days, saw participation from key stakeholders, including Ansu V. S. Dulleh, Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency. Dulleh highlighted the need for inclusive and equitable early warning systems that account for diverse vulnerabilities, such as gender, age, and disability. Upcoming Events RA V TCC-22 with EW4All & WRP Programme Date: July 30 - August 2, 2024 Location: Brisbane, Australia Workshop & Study Tour on CAP & CB Date: August 1-2, 2024 Location: New Delhi, India Mozambique National EW4All Roadmap Launch Date:...

Second 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan’s Hokkaido in Over a Month

Breaking News, Disasters

Japan's Hokkaido region was struck by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, marking the second occurrence of a quake of similar intensity in just over a month. The seismic event occurred at 6:18 pm local time (0918 GMT) at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles), as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. While a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale typically poses a risk of damage in densely populated areas, Japanese media outlets have not yet reported any casualties or significant destruction. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued following the quake. This recent earthquake follows a similar event that shook Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on February 25, further highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity. Earlier this month, Japan faced another s...

How Earthquakes Disproportionately Impact Minority Communities in Los Angeles, Revealed by Groundbreaking Study

Breaking News, Disasters, Idea & Innovations

The bustling city of Los Angeles is synonymous with seismic activity, where the looming threat of earthquakes is an ever-present concern. While earthquakes pose a collective risk to all residents, a recent study sheds light on the stark reality that certain communities, particularly those inhabited by minorities, are disproportionately vulnerable to the aftermath of seismic events. Understanding Social Vulnerability Authored by Charles Huyck and Yajie Lee from ImageCat, a leading catastrophe modeling company, the study delves into the social vulnerability often overlooked by traditional catastrophe models. By combining census tract data with seismic modeling, the researchers aimed to assess the financial repercussions of a major earthquake, revealing an alarming disparity in the impa...