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Puerto Plata earthquake anniversary and preparedness

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Puerto Plata holds earthquake preparedness workshop

To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck Puerto Plata on September 22, 2003, local government institutions organized the ‘Puerto Plata Resiliente’ seismic prevention and response ev

Sudden death prevention initiatives in Argentina

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Emergency response efforts reported in Argentina and Colombia

In Argentina, regional initiatives are expanding to improve public and institutional responses to cardiac emergencies through training and equipment. In Corrientes, legislative authorities are considering an ordinance t

Extreme weather and atmospheric river in Chile and ARG

10 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Chile experiences atmospheric instability and rain across central regions

The atmospheric river system moving across central and southern Chile has intensified, with rainfall accumulations now forecasted to potentially reach between 100 and 310 millimeters in specific coastal and mountainous s

Dominican Republic seismic risk and preparedness efforts

11 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic enhances emergency response and health resilience

Following the National Earthquake Evacuation Drill on September 7, the Dominican Republic conducted a large-scale nationwide exercise on September 8, 2026. Coordinated by the Center for Emergency Operations (COE), the dr

Earthquake relief in Colombia and Venezuela

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Animal rescue efforts intensify following earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela

Following significant earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, relief efforts have focused on both search and rescue operations and long-term animal welfare. Initial responses involved international canine units, such as