Disasters

321 INDONESIAN DISTRICTS OR TOWNS FACE HIGH RISK OF DISASTERS

9 Feb 2012

JAKARTA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- A total 321 districts or towns in Indonesiaface a high risk of disasters in the form of natural calamities, diseaseepidemics or social conflicts, according to a national risk map for disasters. Some 173 more districts or towns face a moderate risk of disasters. ...

LGUs should be prepared for disasters, says expert

8 Feb 2012

MANILA, Philippines - An economist and local governance expert yesterday said it is imperative that local communities are prepared for and capable of addressing and managing the risks and ruinous effects caused by disasters.

Indonesia hit by 50 disasters last month

8 Feb 2012

JAKARTA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Fifty disasters hit Indonesia in January, with most of it being hydro-meteorological disasters, leaving 41 people dead or missing.