The November 1985 eruption of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano and the resulting Armero disaster marked a turning point in natural hazard and risk research, assessment and mitigation. Here, we ...

This committee will identify applied research topics, information, and expertise that can inform action and opportunities within the natural hazard mitigation and resilience fields. The committee will ...

Wildfire risk management is becoming an increasingly critical priority for electric utilities as they seek to safeguard communities, protect infrastructure and maintain uninterrupted service. The ...

Apply hazard analysis and effective communication to lessen the impact of hazard events on communities. Photo by Jose Fredy Cruz Centeno. Add geophysical and social aspects to your hazard mitigation ...

People would be more likely to act if they feel threatened by a hazard, rather than a disaster, concludes a new study from New Zealand Having surveyed 604 people in Wellington, New Zealand, the team ...

How safety and health professionals can scope out the big picture of workplace hazards and assess their risks through Visual Literacy practices. Here’s a hypothetical scenario: You are a safety and ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — City leaders discussed the Columbus Consolidated Government’s Hazard Mitigation Plan on Wednesday. The plan will help reduce loss of life and property by minimizing the impact ...

BERKELEY — Earthquakes, flooding, wildfires and extreme heat are among the list of about a dozen hazards Berkeley is preparing for in its updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The five-year document, ...

Editor's note: If the links to the mitigation plan aren't working, click here to access the county emergency management page and then scroll down to the bottom to find the plan. Of all the potential ...

Lancaster County commissioners on Wednesday adopted a new hazard safety plan that details environmental and human-made risks facing county residents and what can be done to prevent them. The county’s ...

This committee will identify applied research topics, information and expertise that can inform action and collaborative opportunities within the natural hazard mitigation and resilience fields. The ...