communication and coordination
Identifying and addressing gaps in early-warning systems
15 November 2023This 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
02 November 2023The 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
01 November 2023New 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?
10 October 2023A 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)
26 September 2023The 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