Humanitarian/disaster information services
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Disaster News Network (DNN)
A news service produced by the Village Life Company, a US-based NGO, the Disaster News Network (DNN) provides information on disaster response, and suggests appropriate ways in which the public can aid those afflicted. Related issues including preparedness and mitigation, public violence,...
Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)
Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) facilitates exchange amongst disaster reduction experts, governments and other bodies and accumulates and provides disaster reduction information.
Disaster Mental Health Institute-In progress
The mission of the Disaster Mental Health Institute is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health. Its' purpose is to research issues relating to disaster mental health and provide education for the benefit of those dealing with victims of...
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA is part of the US government's Homeland Security Department. FEMA's aim is to prepare the United States for emergencies and hazards such as floods or terrorist attacks. It also manages responses to all hazards facing the nation.
Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
The Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance is a US Department of Defense organization dedicated to international disaster preparedness and management capacity building for the purpose of decreasing the impact of human suffering. Its mission is to educate, train,...
Natural Disaster Reference Database
The database, provided by NASA, provides information about research and the results of NASA's satellite remote-sensing programmes. The website is for historical reference only and is no longer updated.
European Commission Humanitarian Operation (ECHO) - Regulation
This page contains the full text of EU regulation 83/181, concerning the ''exemption from value added tax on the final importation of certain goods''. Articles 40-55 are specific to VAT exemption for charitable goods and disaster relief work. The situations where VAT exemption applies are similar...
Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Global Network
Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) has established teams in thirty-four countries to create a network that can meet development and disaster needs almost anywhere in the world. AMURT seeks local solutions and relies on field directors who are based in the areas in which they serve....
International Workshop on Mobile Information Technology for Emergency Response
The International Workshop on Mobile Information Technology for Emergency Response presents the latest approaches and technical solutions in the area of mobile information technology for emergency response planning and execution.
AlertNet
AlertNet is a UK based NGO providing global news, communications and logistics services to the international disaster relief community and the public. Non-governmental aid agencies working in international relief can access additional reference material, a more extensive news feed and an area to...
Joint evaluation of the international response to the Indian Ocean tsunami: Synthesis Report
Joint evaluation of the international response to the Indian Ocean tsunami: Synthesis Report examines the successes and failures as well as the constraints within which the response occurred between the first eight and 11 months of the response. It does this by distilling the findings and learning...
Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI)
Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), operated under a grant from USAID and IBM, is a resource for the public, as well as US government agencies, foreign embassies and international corporations. The website provides guidelines for giving effective material donations to relief...
InterAction's Private Voluntary Organization Standards
InterAction's Private Voluntary Organization Standards is a code of best practice for InterAction's members. The standards relate to the activity of non-profit organisations in areas of governance, volunteer involvement, support from the private sector, fundraising, service and programme...
Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance in Tsunami-Affected Countries
Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance in Tsunami-Affected Countries is an evaluation of the international humanitarian assistance following the tsunami. This evaluation covers three countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with some additional observations from Thailand....
India 2001 Earthquake Case Study
India 2001 Earthquake Case Study, by the IBM Crisis Response Team, provides advice and lists some basic guidelines for those working in the disaster areas.
National Emergency Management Association
The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) is the professional association of and for state emergency management directors. NEMA runs programmes in emergency management, acts as a comprehensive information and assistance resource, and develops strategic partnerships aimed at improving...
Red Cross Brazil
The Brazilian Red Cross Society is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In accordance with its mandate, the organisation acts in times of peace and war in partnership with civilian populations and the military to improve health through care and training...
Sphere Project
Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Its aim is to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected by disasters, and to enhance the accountability of the humanitarian system, through the Sphere...
Flood Observatory - Dartmouth
Flood Observatory - Dartmouth detects, maps, measures, and analyzes extreme flood events worldwide using satellite remote sensing. Imaging of selected river reaches is used to detect floods and extreme low flow conditions. The Observatory also provides yearly catalogues, large-scale maps, and...
Pacific Disaster Centre
Pacific Disaster Centre (PDC) is an applied science, information and technology centre, working to reduce disaster risks and impacts on peoples' lives and property. PDC works to foster disaster resiliency through the use of science, information, and technology for sound, evidence-based decision...