Resilience: International Policies, Practices and Discourses
For anyone that’s ever pondered the meaning of resilience, this new journal promises to overcome definitional bickering and get to the heart of practical and theoretical ideas around resilience. The international, peer-reviewed publication plans to examine ideas of resilience from multiple perspectives and come to a clearer understanding of how resilience can be used as a framework to inform practice, policy, and processes.
Women and Girls on the Map
Across the globe, women and girls have been making a difference in the area of disaster resilience—and this interactive map lets you see just where and how. Click on any data point and see the ways that the women and girls in your area—and everywhere else—are making a difference in disaster prevention and response. Whether it’s fighting climate change in Saudi Arabia or overcoming disaster in Japan, there are plenty of great examples, so visit the map and to see new ideas and add your own efforts.
Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress
Although persistent drought plagues much of the United States, there is still no comprehensive national policy to address it. This Congressional Research Service report tackles U.S. drought issues, existing federal programs, drought forecasting methods, and the policy challenges we now face. The report concludes that although current fragmented efforts to address drought are ineffective, there is no guarantee that a concerted plan would fare better. The numerous and far-reaching impacts of long-term drought and dwindling water supplies remain difficult to manage.
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Guide
Those assisting with the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy will appreciate this collection of resources compiled by New York Disaster Interfaith Services. The group has brought together a wealth of assistance options, including categories such as cash assistance, mold remediation, immigrant resources, property tax relief, home repair and housing, disaster case management, pet resources, and health and mental health assistance. Chances are, if you need it to recover from the Superstorm, you’ll find it listed here.
Prepare in a Year
There are many reasons families choose not to prepare for disasters, but for those that are simply overwhelmed by the task, this simple program from the Washington State Emergency Management Division might help. Prepare in a Year breaks down the sometimes-daunting task of getting ready for disaster into 12 one-hour task that can be completed each month. Simply get started with the Division’s handy checklists in January and by the winter holidays you’ll be ready for whatever may come.