February 22nd

What happened this week?

Ecuador have been affected by flooding in Los Rios Province. National Risk and Emergency Management Service of Ecuador (SNGRE) say that around 250 people have been affected by flooding in Los Ríos Province since 19 February.

Several rivers have also broken their banks in Pastaza Province, causing damage to homes.No injuries or deaths have been reported in either province. ...Read more 

Tennessee Heavy Rain, Flooding and Deadly Landslides. Days of heavy rain in the Deep South flooded roads and triggered landslides and evacuations as residents prepare for what might be the worst day of flooding yet. "We're letting them know that the rain's coming," Edwin Hogan, director of the county Emergency Management Agency. "They need to make preparations to get out of the area, and stay out till the water recedes." ...Read more




Wild weather in USA: Blizzard, tornadoes,floods, ferocious winds all expected. The final weekend of February will deliver a wild potpourri of weather as winter and spring do battle across the United States. Blizzard conditions are possible in portions of Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and others,strong winds and a few tornadoes in the Mid-South and rare snowfalls to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Tucson the past a few days.  ... Read more

Interesting Facts

Here are some safety tips by National Geographic to be 
prepared for rising water—and what to do once a flood has begun. Floods are among Earth's most common, and most destructive, natural hazards. Her are some safety tips to be prepare before the flood, when the flood is imminent, during a flood and when the flood it's over. Be prepared! Pack a bag with important items in case you need to evacuate. Don't forget to include needed medications... Read more 



Policy Developments and Outlook

The National Risk and Emergency Management Service articulates actions for immediate response to flooding in Los Ríos, Ecuador. The State has delivered at the moment 57 kits of humanitarian assistance, benefiting 254 people; at the same time, they are strengthened the sectors affected by floods in Los Ríos. The self-protection against dangerous events and recognize the vulnerabilities of the sector are the main points...Read more