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Forest fires on Chios, Greece
On the Greek island of Chios, firefighting efforts continue against the forest and bush fires that have been raging since Sunday. Several hundred firefighters and numerous islanders are working tirelessly. As the fires broke out almost simultaneously in three...
Part 2 of the event: Master’s programs at a glance on July 8, 2025
Due to the great interest, we cordially invite you to the second online event, led by the Young Professionals of DKKV, of the series “Disaster Risk Reduction & Security - Master Programs at a Glance” on July 8, 2025 from 18:00 to 19:30 via Zoom. Three Master's...
StEB Köln published new generation of interactive hazard maps
The Urban drainage companies in Cologne (StEB Köln), an institutional member of DKKV, has published a new generation of its heavy rain hazard maps, which show the city area interactively in 3D for the first time. Citizens can now see precisely what effects heavy rain...
Reminder – DKKV Sponsorship Award 2025 – Only 3 days left until the application deadline!
The application deadline for the DKKV Sponsorship Award 2025 is June 20, 2025!So apply quickly!Have you written a bachelor's or master's thesis with a focus on disaster risk reduction or disaster management? Then take the opportunity to make your research visible and...
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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.