This report summarizes the research findings of a two-year project funded by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). In July 2000 the Pine Lake, Alberta area was severely affected by an F3 tornado – 12 people were killed and over 140 seriously injured. Following an extensive review of the available literature, the study compares emergency preparedness levels and perceptions between two communities:
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The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is honoured to announce that Gordon McBean will be a featured presenter this week at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction in Kobe, Japan.
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Losses from natural disasters in Canada are increasing and evidence suggests that natural disasters will occur with greater frequency and intensity in the years to come.
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The world’s urban population is growing, as is the importance of cities to the health of the nations they fuel. Unfortunately, many of the elements that define cities also contribute to their vulnerability. As our climate changes, natural hazards that surround our cities will also change, interacting with vulnerabilities to threaten the sustainability of the urban environment.