Early Warning and the Human Factor - people-centered warning systems and awareness are key
1. Early Warning and the Human Factor People-centered warning systems and awareness are key Christian H. Barthelt Thomas R. Loster
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4. Munich Re Foundation Basics Munich Re Foundation Our Topics Disaster prevention Population development Poverty Environmental and climate change Water: Resource and risk factor Urbanisation and megacities
5. Munich Re Foundation Munich Re Foundation Early Warning and the Human Factor 2. Hurricane Katrina Quelle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/znaddanz/
6. Forecast success! Munich Re Foundation Source: http://www.sptimes.com/2005/08/30/State/For_forecasting_chief.shtml Early Warning and the Human Factor
People are ultimately at the core of what the foundation’s work is all about. The foundation’s task is to minimize the risks to which they are exposed. It clarifies issues and provides support, also in developing countries.
Our activities concentrate on four fields. These reflect the demands made on the Foundation. Knowledge accumulation and implementation, Clarification and sensitisation, Networking, Direct help and support
Underestimation (destructive power of the storm) Hope or set of beliefs Age Disability Fear of pilferage Inability to organize (e. g. large families) Lack of transportation Lack of willpower