Disaster Prevention Needs More Than Technology
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Countries at risk from disasters like the Asian tsunami must invest in educating people about the threats and not just in technologies such as warning systems, the world's largest relief agency said on Wednesday.
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Cities around the world are facing the danger of rising seas and other disasters related to climate change.
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Viewpoint: Can security be increased without turning schools into armed camps? An expert on disaster preparedness tells how it can be done
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The devastation wrought by nature can be terrible. However, it can be made much worse by humans-by both our activity and inactivity.
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You may lock your doors and windows - and maybe even activate an alarm system to keep your home protected, but a new study indicates that most of us haven&#39;t taken the equivalent of those basic steps when it comes to protecting ourselves when we go online.
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To make matters worse in South Asia, the disaster zone is now being threatened with outbreaks of disease. The World Health Organization is warning that if fresh water and medicine
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Tourists struggle with the wisdom and ethics of vacationing in disaster-hit regions.
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Doctors need guidance on how to avoid problems using technology to reach patients, says a researcher.
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A statistical look at the Dec. 26 Indian Ocean tsunami disaster:
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In this digital age, the pressures of streamlining and efficiency lead to more daily functions that can only be performed online.  This leaves behind those who don't have computer access, equipment, or skills.
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Even as relief efforts begin to provide food and clean water to millions of victims of Sunday&#39;s devastating tsunamis, relief officials are saying much more is needed to prevent an even greater loss of life.
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Americans don&#39;t believe the government is doing enough with technology to improve homeland security, according to a national survey conducted jointly by CNET News.
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This organization fell victim to what can be described as the Achilles' heel of storage infrastructure - the intersection of technology bugs and human error. This is a highly unpredictable type of risk, and unfortunately the opportunities for prevention and avoidance are few.
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A tsunami warning system is now in place for Indian Ocean countries, but experts said Wednesday there is still room for improvement in methods to convey the alerts to coastal communities.
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A more joined-up approach to net safety is needed if government is to get the message home to citizens.
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Technology may reduce midair collisions, but it wonÂt eliminate them.
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By Tampone, Kevin  SYRACUSE - Among the numerous lessons of Hurricane Katrina was at least one for information-technology professionals.