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
Solutions for Urban Flood Management
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May 30, 2013Xylem, Inc.
Cities all around the world regularly confront natural disasters that threaten human lives, livelihoods and the natural environment upon which we all depend. in a world where many cities are growing rapidly and facing increasing exposure to water scarcity, changes in weather patterns, and other...Read more
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ArgentinaLatin America and the CaribbeanKeeping 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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ChinaEast Asia and PacificTunnel Is a One-Of-A-Kind Solution to Flash Flooding
Xylem, Inc.
An award-winning storm water solution using Xylem instruments and pumps is preventing major floods in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.Read more
Steering Wastewater Away from a River
Xylem, Inc.
In California's high desert country, flash floods damaged a pipeline and sent wastewater into key water source. Xylem pumps are part of the new bypass project that will protect the river.Read more
When Legionnaire's Disease Strikes, City Turns to Xylem for Water Disinfection
Xylem, Inc.
The quick installation of a Xylem ultraviolet system is helping Warstein, Germany combat an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease caused by bacteria in the municipal wastewater treatment plant.Read more
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