What are the benefits of investing in disaster risk reduction measures?

Nov 7, 2013 ... McIDAS images of 15-minute interval 10.8 µm IR channel data from the Korean COMS-1 satellite (above; click image to play animation; a YouTube ... Jul 10, 2014 ... The storm surge level was 5–6 m and local amplification of water surface elevation due to seiche was found to be significant inside Leyte Gulf. Super Typhoon Haiyan had an estimated central pressure of 895mb at landfall according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. However, the pressure can also be ... Aug 4, 2015 ... We've provided essential and comprehensive relief to Haiyan victims in the areas of shelter, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), livelihoods and disaster ... Jan 1, 2016 ... An assessment on the democratic accountability of rehabilitation services in two municipalities in Eastern Visayas, severely affected by the typhoon, is now ... Nov 8, 2013 ... Philippines Typhoon Haiyan: 6-Months of Progress in Restoring Health for Survivors. Because continuity of health care is crucial to save lives ... Nov 8, 2013 ... Super Typhoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda) made its first landfall at 4:40 a.m. local time (20:40 Universal Time) on November 7. Nov 10, 2013 ... Statement by the President on Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage done by ... Nov 13, 2013 ... Haiyan brought copious amounts of rainfall to the central Philippines along with Tropical Storm Thirty and another tropical disturbance (90w). a massive and highly destructive storm in the North Pacific Ocean that affected Palau, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China during early November 2013.