Efficient public warning systems save lives. Thanks to this, new, locally-centred early warning systems helped communities reach safety early and mitigate the fallout of such a huge natural hazard. Much as the availability of public warning systems saves lives, the lack of these capabilities has been associated with many preventable disaster deaths. Stagnant changeDespite being widely acclaimed for saving lives, early warning systems are still not available where they are needed most. Yet, multi-hazard early warning systems exist in only about 40% of the least developed countries and small island developing states.

Source: New York Times June 04, 2024 11:15 UTC