Disasters
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EUMETNET obeležuje 30 let sodelovanja evropskih meteoroloških služb
Letos Združenje evropskih državnih meteoroloških in hidroloških služb (angleško European National Meteorological and Hydrological Services - EUMETNET) obeležuje 30 let sodelovanja med evropskimi dr...
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Reminder: what to do when an EE‑ALARM public warning alert is issued
The state uses EE‑ALARM public warning channels to notify the public about various hazards, including air threats, providing details of the specific risk along with initial guidance on how to respo...
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The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans
The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be streng...
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Public warning test in June 10: take three minutes to be crisis‑ready
On Wednesday, June 10, a nationwide test of the EE‑ALARM public warning system will take place. Everyone can use this day – and the test itself – to improve their crisis preparedness by taking just...
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Pojasnilo v zvezi z objavo o predpisih o potresni nevarnosti na območju Krškega
Na Agenciji za okolje podajamo strokovna pojasnila glede ključnih navedb v reviji Seismological Research Letters ter širši kontekst podatkov in postopkov, ki se uporabljajo pri ocenjevanju potresne...
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Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa
Norway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five...
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Bram Abramson to the National Emergency Number Association ON
Bram Abramson speaks to the National Emergency Number Association to discuss the NG9-1-1 transition and update the organization on the CRTC’s ongoing work.
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Federal Council lays groundwork for new emergency call function
At its meeting on 6 May 2026, the Federal Council amended several ordinances to promote a secure emergency call system. In future, people in distress will be able to use their smartphones to write ...
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Samen Voorbereid - Het Nationaal Crisiscentrum lanceert een grote nationale weerbaarheidscampagne
Depuis quelques mois, la préparation aux crises est au cœur de l’actualité. …
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Steeds meer Nederlanders bereiden zich door Denk vooruit voor op noodsituaties
Het aantal Nederlanders met een noodpakket is gestegen van 30% naar 44% van de bevolking. Het aantal mensen met een noodplan is verdubbeld en bijna de helft van alle Nederlanders praat met medebewo...
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Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) Cost Study
Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) Cost Study [email protected] Wed, 04/01/2026 - 14:55 Off Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 12:00 Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) Cost Study Do not feature on home page NULL
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New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released a new machine learning tool that forecasts droughts up to 90 days ahead nationwide. The tool may provide communities extra time to prepare for wate...
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On March 31, a pocket siren test will be held in Pärnu, and test and training flights for the interceptor drone will take place in Ebavere, Lääne-Viru County
The Ministry of the Interior, together with its partners, is testing a next-generation emergency alert system—known as Taskusireen—today, March 31, in Pärnu. The Estonian Academy of Security Scienc...
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EUSPA and EIOPA harness Copernicus data to strengthen the supervision of extreme weather events
The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a joint white paper exploring how Earth Observation (EO) data co...
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NT_CEMADEN-CENAD_Risco-Desastres-Sudeste_100122.pdf
Nota Técnica: Risco de inundações e deslizamentos de terra no Sudeste do Brasil nos próximos dias
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The Estonian Rescue Services Agency tests the national public warning system, sirens to sound across the country
Today (March 18), the Estonian Rescue Services Agency, together with its partners, is testing the operation of the EE-ALARM public warning system. Between 15:00 and 15:10, the nationwide siren netw...
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Eerste duiding Geelbroek-beving van 14 maart 2026
In de nacht van 13 op 14 maart heeft om 2:14 uur een aardbeving plaatsgevonden met een sterkte van 3,0 op de schaal van Richter. Deze beving was bij Geelbroek en is te relateren aan de voormalige g...
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Estonian Rescue Services Agency to test delivery of public warning alerts to mobile apps on March 16
On Monday, March 16, between 10:00 and 17:00, the Rescue Service will send test alerts through the Eesti app and the “Ole valmis!” (“Be Ready!”) mobile application, in cooperation with the Informat...
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Enabling communities to maintain local flood risk defences
New guidance is available to help communities with local flood risk management.
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Sirens will sound during nationwide public warning test on March 18
On Wednesday, March 18 the Estonian Rescue Services Agency with partners, will test the functioning of the comprehensive public warning system, EE ALARM.
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Beluister het radio-interview met onze directeur-generaal
Écoutez l’interview radio de notre Directeur Général katrien.soubry jeu 26/02/2026 - 22:33 Notre Directeur Général Jack Hamande était au micro de Christophe Deborsu ce mardi. Ils ont écha...
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Regeringen: Danmark skal have et totalberedskab
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CASSINI Challenges competition is open
The 2026 CASSINI Challenges competition seeks innovative, space-based solutions and ideas that can help solve some of today’s most pressing issues, offering winners a EUR 100,000 prize each. The EU...
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Un pompier din cadrul IGSU a trecut în rezervă după mai bine de două decenii de activitate
După 23 de ani dedicați serviciului de salvatori și pompieri, locotenentul serviciului intern Sergiu Gutovschi și-a încheiat activitatea profesională și a trecut în rezervă.Pe parcursul carierei în...
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Trei motopompe, din rezervele de stat, puse la dispoziția „Apă-Canal Chișinău”
Comisia Națională de Management al Crizelor (CNMC) s-a întrunit, astăzi, în ședință pentru a stabili măsurile necesare, în contextul stării de urgență din sectorul hidrologic.
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HESTIA: België beter voorbereiden op crisissituaties
HESTIA : renforcer la préparation de la Belgique face aux crises katrien.soubry ven 16/01/2026 - 12:19 Le projet HESTIA, piloté par le Centre de Crise National (NCCN) en collaboration avec la DG Sé...
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Salvatorii IGSU au descarcerat două persoane în urma unui accident produs în raionul Căușeni
În după amiaza zilei de 30 septembrie 2026, salvatorii Inspectoratului General pentru Situații de Urgență au fost solicitați să intervină în urma unui accident rutier produs pe traseul R-30, la ieș...
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE MEETING
CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT, RECOMMENDATION FOR REMEDIATION AND RESTORATION FOLLOWING THE FAILURE OF TAILINGS DAMS AT SINO METALS LEACH ZAMBIA LIMITED THAT LE...
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Nadere duiding Zeerijp-beving van 14 november 2025
Het Staatstoezicht op de Mijnen (SodM) heeft een nadere duiding gegeven van de aardbeving met een sterkte van 3,4 bij Zeerijp op 14 november 2025 en de twee naschokken daarna. SodM baseert deze dui...
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Nationwide public warning test on December 10 – sirens will also sound
On Wednesday, December 10, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency, together with its partners, will test the full public warning system, known as EE-ALARM. Between 15:00 and 15:10, the siren network w...
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Norway signs agreement with Lithuania on EEA and Norway Grants
Norway signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants in Lithuania. Through this funding, Norway will cooperate with Lithuania on preparedness and crisis management, incl...
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The Eesti app is testing its hazard alert function
On Thursday, December 4, between 10:00 and 16:00, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency, in cooperation with the Information System Authority (RIA) and the Women’s Voluntary Defence Organisation (Nai...
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Reactie Sodm op eerste analyse NAM van de Zeerijp beving van 14 november 2025
Staatstoezicht op de Mijnen heeft de minister van Klimaat en Groene Groei geïnformeerd over de zogeheten '48-uursbrief' van NAM over aardbeving Zeerijp (14-11-2025)
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Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires
Norway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes ...
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Nationwide public warning test on December 10
On Wednesday, December 10, the Estonian Rescue Services Agency will conduct public warning system EE-ALARM test. On this day, all public warning channels will be activated, including sirens.
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Groningen schrikt wakker door een van zwaarste aardbevingen ooit in provincie
Vannacht rond 1 uur is Groningen volgens het KNMI getroffen door een beving met een kracht van 3,4 op de schaal van Richter. Het epicentrum lag bij Zeerijp, 15 kilometer ten westen van Delfzijl.
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Siren volume and sound testing in Kuusalu Parish on Nov 4
On Tuesday, November 4 between 10:00 and 16:00, follow-up tests will be conducted near Suru Manor on the edge of the central training area in Kuusalu Parish, using a single siren to measure sound l...
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Estonian Rescue Services Agency to test sirens today with beep sound
In cooperation with the Information Technology and Development Centre of the Ministry of the Interior (SMIT), the Estonian Rescue Services Agency will carry out a technical test of the siren networ...
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State Secretary Kallset participated in the G20 ministerial meeting in South Africa
State Secretary Kristine Kallset has this week represented Norway at the G20 ministerial meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The ministers have discussed how to respond to the growing challenges po...
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SodM: Beleidsregels voor aardbevingsbeheersing bij geothermie moeten strenger
SodM adviseert KGG om nieuw beleid rondom aardbevingsbeheersing bij geothermie aan te passen
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FCERM research outcomes and impact
Research investment is making an impact in managing flooding and coastal change.
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Mental health costs of flooding
Including the impact of floods on people’s mental health for the first time.
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Working with nature to reduce flood and erosion risks
Evidence base on natural flood management is supporting investment decisions and informing which measures to use.
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Forecasting floods with unprecedented detail
Flood forecasting with the open-source flood modelling tool High-Performance Integrated Hydrodynamic Modelling System (HiPIMS)
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Working together to adapt to a changing climate
Research supported authorities to work with communities when planning to reduce flood and coastal erosion risks.