Emergency Management News - Latest Updates & Headlines
China allocates disaster relief funds to support landslide-hit Sichuan
Beijing, Feb 8: China has allocated 80 million yuan (about 11.16 million US dollars) to support disaster relief and recovery efforts after a landslide in the southwestern Sichuan Province buried 10 houses and left over 30 people missing on Saturday.
US: President Trump visits California amid wildfires, mulls abolishing FEMA
Washington DC, January 25: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) made a visit to California and expressed his dismay at the devastation caused by wildfires, CNN reported.
Severe winter weather affects several Mongolian provinces
Ulan Bator, Jan 13: At least 18 soums (administrative subdivisions) across seven Mongolian provinces are grappling with extreme winter conditions, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reported on Monday.
Major bushfire in Australia contained after three weeks
Sydney, Jan 6: Cooler conditions and rain have allowed authorities in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria to contain a major bushfire that has been burning since mid-December.
UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law to reorganise Civil Defence Authority
Abu Dhabi, January 3: The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection.