Call for Participation
Needs Assessment Survey
Evidence Aid
Deadline: Not Posted
Evidence Aid is asking for assistance from those working in the humanitarian and other sectors in determining how disaster risk reduction, planning, and response decision makers use the systematic reviews to accomplish their goals. Those who wish to participate can fill out a three-part online survey or download the survey in Word format. The results will be used to identify priorities for information needed following natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies. For more information, please visit the survey website.
Call for Comments
Proposed Simplifications to Winter Hazard Headlines
National Weather Service
Deadline: March 31, 2013
The National Weather Service is accepting comments on a proposal to simplify and clarify headlines in winter weather hazard communications. The proposal recognizes public confusion over terms such as winter storm warning, watch, advisory, etc. and offers alternatives that might be used to help clarify the weather intensity being communicated. For full information and a demonstration of the proposed alternatives, visit the NWS proposal site. Instructions on how to submit comments are also included.
Call for Entries
Student Paper Competition
Gender and Disaster Resilience Alliance
Deadline: May 15, 2013
The Gender and Disaster Resilience Alliance is accepting entries for its annual student paper competition. Students enrolled in the 2012-2013 academic year may submit unpublished papers of less than 30 pages related to the gendered aspects of hazards and disasters. Papers will be judged on originality, organization, and knowledge of the topic. The winner will receive recognition on the Gender and Disaster Resilience Alliance website and may elect to have their paper posted there, as well.