Natural disasters: Psychological influences on preparedness
Creator: Elly Robinson This article is a brief exploration of the role of psychology-related factors that shape individual responses to potential natural disasters. Social Policy
Australian Policy Online,
Thu Dec 03 20:14:57 PST 2009
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Life in the aftermath: A summary of the literature on individual and family functi...
Creator: Catherine Caruana While there has been relatively little research on the impact of natural disasters on families, there exists a vast body of literature on the psychosocial impact...
Australian Policy Online,
Thu Dec 03 19:14:56 PST 2009
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Action against disasters needed at climate summit: UN
GENEVA, Dec 3 (AFP) Dec 03, 2009 A senior UN official said Thursday the Copenhagen climate summit next week needed to take action against growing weather-related disasters linked to climate...
SpaceDaily,
Thu Dec 03 07:39:55 PST 2009
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Natural disasters kill over 480 people so far
VietNamNet Bridge - Natural disasters have left 481 people dead or missing over the past 11 months, reported the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam Net,
Thu Dec 03 03:40:28 PST 2009
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From hair disasters to natural disasters
After spending time volunteering in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Marsha McHenry Carroll realized that most people want to be prepared for disasters, but don't know how. She started ...
San Clemente Sun Post News,
Thu Dec 03 08:46:35 PST 2009
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Bogor, Dec 5 (ANTARA) - The government is preparing a 33,000-member task force (Tagana) throughout the country to face various natural disasters such as landslides, earthquakes, floods, a s...
MCOT - English News By Thai News Agency,
Fri Dec 04 20:46:55 PST 2009
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Legally Speaking: Understanding landlord-tenant relationships during disasters
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- This article explores the landlord-tenant relationship and explains how it works as you prepare for and recover from a natural disaster.
The Langley Air Force Base Fighter,
Fri Dec 04 00:30:47 PST 2009
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Orange Alert Declared In Mozambique Due To Heavy Rain
MAPUTO, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Mozambique's relief agency, the National Disasters Management Institute (INGC) has announced an "orange alert" due to the heavy rains that have fallen in recent d...
Bernama,
Fri Dec 04 19:45:43 PST 2009
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Beebe
Gov. Mike Beebe"s office says the White House has declared a major disaster in 37 Arkansas counties after severe storms
Arkansas News Bureau,
Fri Dec 04 09:01:37 PST 2009
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Gov. Mike Beebe
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Thu Dec 03 15:36:01 PST 2009
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Pryor to file emergency preparedness bills soon
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The Lonoke Democrat,
Fri Dec 04 16:46:32 PST 2009
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Video: Do-It-Yourself Disasters
With the ailing economy, more homeowners are opting to fix their homes themselves but not all are qualified. As Susan Koeppen reports, safety is key.
CBS News,
Thu Dec 03 08:45:47 PST 2009
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UN presses for disaster aid at climate talks
A senior UN official said on Thursday the Copenhagen climate summit next week needed to take action against growing weather-related disasters linked to climate change.
AFP via Yahoo! News,
Thu Dec 03 08:16:35 PST 2009
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Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday) + Introduction
Five years in the making, this charmingly idiosyncratic film marks the debut appearance of director Tati's alter-ego, Monsieur Hulot: a gangly and awkward Frenchman, perpetually the centre ...
My Village Southbank,
Fri Dec 04 12:45:25 PST 2009
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The rescue dog who is a national treasure
One Hampshire hound has teamed up with the UN and will be saving lives during major disasters.
This is Hampshire,
Fri Dec 04 08:53:36 PST 2009
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Beebe's Office Says 37 Counties Declared Disasters|Channel 7 News
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KATV Little Rock,
Thu Dec 03 20:14:15 PST 2009
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Napolitano Toughens Language on Domestic Terrorism
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano offered a blunt assessment this week about domestic terrorism -- a term she described only as "man-caused incidents or disasters" just nine mont...
Fox News,
Thu Dec 03 16:46:41 PST 2009
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Persystent Software downloads $2.86M for PC repair products
By Allan Maurer TAMPA, FL
TechJournal South,
Fri Dec 04 08:50:29 PST 2009
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New Caribbean art showcased during Art Basel fair
Hundreds of hours of shiny black cassette tape pour through a toothy shark jaw suspended from the ceiling in an untitled artwork by Bahamian artist Blue Curry.
AP via Yahoo! News,
Fri Dec 04 14:58:23 PST 2009
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