Risk communication is a critical component in disaster risk reduction, especially in designing
and implementing early warning systems. The ability to communicate hazard forecasts and …

A pandemic was expected. Yet, as Mami Mizutori, Head of the UNISDR, states,“past
warnings of a pandemic were often ignored, despite mounting evidence…”[1]. At first glance …

Disaster risk communication traditionally focuses on authorities conveying hazard and risk
information to at-risk populations, with little consideration of local community knowledge. To …

Due to a variety of factors such as population growth, globalization, and environmental
change, mankind is increasingly susceptible to both natural and technological disasters. To …

Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 recommends
several actions for early warning systems (EWSs). However, there is a lack of information …

It is estimated that about 80% of all disasters are directly tied to weather events; thus
forecasting weather has become a very important scientific, economic, and political …

During public health emergencies, people need to know what health risks they face and
what actions they can take to protect their lives and health. Accurate information provided …

Recent events worldwide have made disaster preparedness and disaster communication to
the public a crucial concern. September 11th, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina …

Natural hazards and their related impacts can have powerful implications for humanity,
particularly communities with deep reliance on natural resources. The development of …

Around the world, high impact weather events continue to represent a serious threat to lives
and livelihoods. Effective forecast and warning systems can play an important role in …