communication and coordination

Identifying and addressing gaps in early-warning systems

This commentary article in Springer Nature is by Andrew C. Tupper and Professor Carina J. Fearnley, from University College London.   The commentary warns of the significant limitations and structural… Read more

Pathways to resilience: Results and insights from the ENGAGE project

The ENGAGE project is a research initiative to boost societal resilience through a whole-of-society approach, by connecting formal and informal actors in disaster management. The project includes 15 partners from… Read more

Effects of disaster education on children’s risk perception and preparedness: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study

New Research published in the Geographical Journal, “Effects of disaster education on children’s risk perception and preparedness: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study”, analysed the impact of a disaster education program on… Read more

Natural hazard versus natural disaster: Does framing the event affect preparedness intentions, attitudes, and behaviour?

A research paper, published in the Social Psychological Bulletin by researchers from Universities in New Zealand, examines the impact of framing on decision-making, specifically when using the terms “natural hazards”… Read more

Latest News on the Emergency Services Network (ESN)

The Home Office has commissioned cyber security services to secure the emerging Emergency Services Network (ESN), part of the Home Office’s Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) . Click here… Read more