The Column Vol 70

DISTRIBUTION OF TEMASEK FOUNDATION’S REUSABLE FACE MASKS: MORE MASKS FOR MORE COMMUNITIES

The distribution of the Temasek Foundation’s reusable face masks – as covered in Volume 68 of the Column – has continued to reach many more recipients, including communities affected by the recent earthquake in West Sulawesi of Indonesia.

DISTRIBUTION OF TEMASEK FOUNDATION’S REUSABLE FACE MASKS: MORE MASKS FOR MORE COMMUNITIES

The distribution of the Temasek Foundation’s reusable face masks – as covered in Volume 68 of the Column – has continued to reach many more recipients, including communities affected by the recent earthquake in West Sulawesi of Indonesia.

MONTHLY DISASTER REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
FEBRUARY | DISASTER MONITORING & ANALYSIS (DMA) UNIT AHA CENTRE

February 2021 was characterised by a significantly higher number of disaster occurrences in comparison to the average from February during the previous five years – with a six-fold increase overall.

UTILISING VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY FOR TRAINING EXERCISES
AND FIELD-BASED EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

Responding to a disaster during the emergency situation is not a simple process. It requires multi-level coordination, multidisciplinary experts, and an array of other resources. Therefore, well-trained human resources for disaster management and emergency response are imperative.