Preventing and mitigating natural disasters

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On World Meteorological Day 2006, WMO proposes a story of confidence, planning, empowerment, positive action and hope—a
description of how the cycle of information, preparedness, survival and progress should work. This story is set in a tropical village prone to cyclones. The village is confident,
informed, organized and ready to face the challenge of the weather. The story could apply to anyone, anywhere in the world, because in this village are local citizens, visiting businessmen, tourists and others who find themselves in the path of violent weather in a place far from home. The vital
contributions of WMO and the National Weather Services to all components of this cycle are presented throughout, for a
complete and integrated picture.

Collection(s) and Series: WMO - No. 993 > World Meteorological Day Booklets

Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Russian, Spanish

ISBN (or other code): 978-92-63-10993-4

Purchase at: http://www.wmo.int/e-catalog/detail_en.php?PUB_ID=51

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 WMO Information Kit 2011 (2011) 

Translated under the title

 Prévention des catastrophes naturelles et atténuation de leurs effets (2006)

 Prevención desastres de sus efectos y atenuación naturales (2006)

 Предотвращение опасности смягчение последствий и стихийных бедствий (2006)