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German Committee for Disaster Reduction e.V. (ger.: Deutsches Komitee Katastrophenvorsorge e.V.)
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Largest evacuation in Cologne since the Second World War – bomb disposal
The largest evacuation since the Second World War is currently underway in Cologne after three unexploded bombs from the war were discovered in the Deutz district. Around 20,000 people have to leave their homes, and hospitals, retirement homes and numerous public...
Business partner mediation in Spain
Information for companies in the field of civil security technologies: trAIDe GmbH is organising a business initiation trip to Spain from 10 to 13 November 2025 on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The aim of the project is to connect...
Special edition of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network Newsletter
The newly published special edition of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network Newsletter is dedicated to the new EU Preparedness Union Strategy (PUS) , which was published in March 2025 and presents a comprehensive vision for strengthening European crisis...
The 8th meeting of the Global Platform 2025 begins today
The 8th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) starts today, June 2, 2025, at the Geneva International Conference Center and will run until June 6. It is being organized by the UNDRR and the Swiss government. The aim is to assess progress...
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What is disaster risk reduction?
Storms, natural hazards and extreme events can quickly become a danger to people and the environment. But climate change, extreme urbanization, power outages and fires also offer potential hazards.
A disaster occurs when the functioning of a community or society is impaired or interrupted and, as a result, high human, material, economic and ecological losses occur that cannot be managed alone.
Precautionary measures can help to reduce the consequences and impact of the disaster. Depending on the hazard and personal circumstances, the precautionary measures to be taken may vary.
Find out more about potential hazards and individual precautionary measures on our topic pages.