http://www.drrlibrary.org/ Recent bookmarks posted to DRRlibrary 60 http://www.un.int/turkey/page125.html deliberate abuse of drr library :-) mpetal Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:36:15 +0000 travel turkey http://www.globalquakemodel.org/ mpetal Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:32:14 +0000 earthquake gem global earthquake model loss estimation oced http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=Q0FQLzIwMDcvMTEvMTYjQXIwMDMwMQ==&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom mpetal Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:46:32 +0000 children guidelines india ludlow castle safety school bus school transportation transportation http://www.eird.org/hfa.html Online wiki-based information tool on implementing disaster risk reduction and the commitments of the Hyogo Framework for Action in the Americas. ian odonnell Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:46:58 +0000 collaboration english espanol hfa unisdr web 2.0 wiki http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/human-footprint/?sicontent=0&sicreative=994763992&siclientid=804&sitrackingid=28122600&ngc=57 A cooperative project between the Wildlife Conservation Society and the National Geographic Society to show the American viewer just how much food, fuel, appliances, natural resources, etc. they consume in one lifetime. ian odonnell Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:22:25 +0000 consumption film footprint video http://www.thataway.org/exchange/resources.php?action=view&rid=1621 This paper discusses the inclusive blend of simulations, models and games and other digital and/or online technologies with local/regional "virtual communities" and communities of practice as a potentially powerful and effective approach to comprehensive community emergency preparedness. ian odonnell Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:08:20 +0000 community community of practice disaster exercise games preparedness simulation http://www.gadr.giees.uncc.edu/ mpetal Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:09:29 +0000 gadr global alliance for disaster red hays http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/001817.html mpetal Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:13:51 +0000 recycling relief response shelter tent cities http://www.cdera.org/cunews/news/barbados/article_2274.php The CCDRM Fund seeks to support, on a locally responsive basis, small projects that tangibly and practically reduce risk in vulnerable communities. Community groups, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies are eligible. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:51:43 +0000 caribbean community funding grant local government ngos http://www.genevaassociation.org/Affiliated_Organizations/WFSC.aspx This project of the Geneva Association produces a series of reports on direct and indirect losses, deaths, and operation of fire fighting organizations and fire insurance programs. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:35:50 +0000 datasets fire impact insurance http://www.odihpn.org/documents/networkpaper059.pdf Paper exploring the current process and practice of contingency planning in humanitarian organisations. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:10:36 +0000 contingency planning humanitarian to read http://www.ifrc.org/Docs/pubs/idrl/idrl-amforum-finalreport-en.pdf Summary of the proceedings of the Americas Forum on International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles (IDRL) held on 23-24 April 2007 in Panama City. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:58:00 +0000 americas enabling environment idrl law regulations response http://www.wto.int/english/forums_e/ngo_e/ngo_symp2001_hirsch_e.htm ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:55:27 +0000 advocacy trade world vision http://www.abi.org.uk/display/File/Child/554/Making_Communities_Sustainable_housingsummary.pdf Study looking at new developments in Thames Gateway, Ashford, the South Midlands, and the M11 corridor which could significantly increase the costs of flooding. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:50:46 +0000 development flood growth housing insurance uk http://kerrn.org/pdf/davidsonetal2006.pdf Four case studies of post-disaster housing reconstruction projects (in Colombia, El Salvador, and Turkey) highlighting the different ways in which users can be and were involved in decision-making, project management, and implementing the projects. ian odonnell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:44:00 +0000 colombia el salvador housing management participation reconstruction to read turkey