Disasters
According to the Secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, a disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on strengthening institutional arrangements, examples of public awareness programs, and others that support disaster risk mitigation and response.
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Disasters Resources
Keeping Beijing from Going Underwater
Xylem, Inc.
After a massive flood overwhelmed Beijing's storm water system, the capital city has begun installing Xylem's submersible pumps capable of handling even the heaviest rainstorms...Read more
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