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Greece: Fire ravaged island of Evia hit by floods, mudslides; dozens evacuated

As many as 100 people were rescued during the emergency evacuations from across several "rain battered villages" in the Greek island of Evia on Sunday, October 10, as heavy downpours and thunderstorms wreaked havoc in the region.

source: Republic World

Toddler dies, 27 homes destroyed in Zambo City due to bad weather

two-year-old girl was pinned to death while 27 houses were destroyed due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Storm Maring in this city, officials disclosed Monday.

source: Philippine News Agency

Thousands evacuated as heavy flooding hits Shanxi and Shaanxi

The China National Commission for Disaster Reduction and the Ministry of Emergency Management jointly issued a level four emergency response on Saturday as heavy flooding hit the provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi. The two government bodies...

source: China Daily

Hundreds evacuated as red-hot lava threatens homes in Spain's La Palma*

Over 700 residents were ordered to abandon their homes on Tuesday on the Spanish island of La Palma as red-hot lava advanced towards their neighborhood.

source: Reuters

Power returns to Lebanon after a 24-hour blackout*

Electricity was restored to Lebanon's troubled power grid Sunday, a day after residents of the nation endured a full-on blackout amid ongoing fuel shortages. The nation's army began providing emergency fuel supplies, offering a partial restoration of power and a glimmer...

source: NPR

Italy is about to bring in the strictest COVID-19 measures in Europe*

Despite violent protests in Rome this weekend over new COVID-19 requirements for workplaces, Italy is moving ahead with the strictest measures against COVID-19 in Europe. Late Saturday, some 10,000 protesters marched through the streets...

source: CBC

Japan's first typhoon research institute opens at Yokohama National University

A research institute solely dedicated to studying typhoons opened earlier this month at Yokohama National University near Tokyo, becoming the first of its kind in Japan. The Typhoon Science and Technology Research Center, set...

source: The Japan Times

IDF to hold emergency preparedness drill in south*

The Israel Defense Forces announces it will be conducting an emergency preparedness exercise in the southern Merhavim Regional Council tomorrow. When the sirens sound, residents and workers in the area are expected to find their nearest bomb shelters to prepare them for...

source: The Times of Israel

Prosecutor proposes referring 27 people to trial over deadly Mati blaze*

An Athens prosecutor proposed referring a total of 27 people to trial, among them some prominent members of the previous SYRIZA administration, over the deadly wildfire that destroyed the seaside resort of Mati, western Attica, in...

source: ekathimerini.com

Committee report finds UK COVID-19 response one of the worst ever public health failures

A new report that aims to highlight lessons learned from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by the U.K.’s Health and Social Care Committee and the Science and Technology Committee, which contain...

source: Homeland Security Today

FEMA hosts webinars on 2021 National Household Survey Results

Each year, FEMA assesses the Nation’s progress in building a culture of preparedness by using the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2021, FEMA used phone and web-based surveys, gathering responses in English and Spanish, to garner...

source: IAEM

IAEM-USA Children and Disaster Caucus seeks input via survey on 'Addressing Needs of Children During COVID'

The IAEM-USA Children and Disaster Caucus exists to advocate for and facilitate the inclusion of the needs of children in emergency planning and response before, during, and after emergencies. To best advocate for...

source: IAEM

FEMA Exercise Support Program application deadline is November 1

FEMA’s National Exercise Program is accepting applications for the next round of exercise assistance. To be considered for the Fall 2021 round of the National Exercise Program, submissions are due by Nov.1. Visit FEMA.gov for instructions...

source: IAEM

Apply now to be in the next Certification Cohort and have fees for the CEM® waived

IAEM is offering USA local, state/territory, or tribal emergency managers the opportunity to apply to have their IAEM CEM fees waived. To apply, an individual must meet the following eligibility criteria. Open to USA individuals...

source: IAEM

$1 device developed in Halifax that helps detect COVID-19 in sewers drawing global interest*

A $1 device developed at Dalhousie University in Halifax that can help detect COVID-19 in wastewater has been shipped across Canada and around the world to help researchers and public health in the battle against...

source: CBC

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Greece: Fire ravaged island of Evia hit by floods, mudslides; dozens evacuated

Toddler dies, 27 homes destroyed in Zambo City due to bad weather

Thousands evacuated as heavy flooding hits Shanxi and Shaanxi

Hundreds evacuated as red-hot lava threatens homes in Spain's La Palma*

Power returns to Lebanon after a 24-hour blackout*

Italy is about to bring in the strictest COVID-19 measures in Europe*

Japan's first typhoon research institute opens at Yokohama National University

IDF to hold emergency preparedness drill in south*

Prosecutor proposes referring 27 people to trial over deadly Mati blaze*

Committee report finds UK COVID-19 response one of the worst ever public health failures

FEMA hosts webinars on 2021 National Household Survey Results

IAEM-USA Children and Disaster Caucus seeks input via survey on 'Addressing Needs of Children During COVID'

FEMA Exercise Support Program application deadline is November 1

Apply now to be in the next Certification Cohort and have fees for the CEM® waived

$1 device developed in Halifax that helps detect COVID-19 in sewers drawing global interest*

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