Category: reviews
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A field report on how Hawaii used Pacific Disaster Center’s DisasterAWARE ecosystem to coordinate multi-island flood response and hazard analysis.
Read More: From the Field: How Hawaii Used DisasterAWARE to Coordinate Flood Response Across the Islands1,426 words–
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A field report on portable power, satellite connectivity, water purification, and reusable response systems deployed after Hurricane Melissa.
Read More: From the Field: Portable Power, Water, and Connectivity Systems After Hurricane Melissa2,937 words–
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For decades, the philosophy of disaster-resilient engineering was built on the concept of “resistance”—designing structures to withstand a specific magnitude of impact, be it a Category 5 hurricane or a major seismic event. However, as the intensity and frequency of environmental stressors accelerate, the limits of static resistance are being reached. The new frontier in…
Read More: Adaptive Infrastructure: Moving Beyond Static Resistance749 words–
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Mobile apps have become an increasingly important tool in the field of humanitarian aid, allowing aid organizations to more effectively respond to crises and provide assistance to those in need. According to a UN report, “Mobile technology is revolutionizing the way humanitarian aid is delivered. The speed, reach and cost-effectiveness of mobile networks make them…
Read More: Mobile apps in humanitarian aid.892 words–
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Being able to transport and store your equipment in a safe and secure manner is essential in this line of work. About 5 years ago I switched from duffel bags with padding and cardboard boxes to using Peli cases. Peli is of course one of the leaders in the field of making bombproof cases. The…
Read More: Review: Peli Case 1610634 words–
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