The evolution of community resilience and efficient disaster management

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout, authorities are already working to manage new disaster and emergency events — whether it’s bushfires in California, floods in China, earthquakes in the Philippines or volcanos in Indonesia.

Developing community resilience has been an evolutionary process that increasingly requires readily available information products underpinned by robust data sharing platforms and governance structures.

Get insights into the actions governments and communities around the world are taking to share data and improve crisis preparedness, response, and recovery plans.

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