Ableism is a public health emergency and it's killing us! We're considered expected losses, not worthy of attention or aid! As Disabled, we face discrimination every day leading to preventable deaths and suffering. We need to dismantle ableism! #AbleismIsDisaster #EndAbleism

#Belize 🇧🇿 continues to fight #wildfires while an aggressive #hurricane season begins. UNDRR & Raul Salazar discussed with Min #OrlandoHabet how critically ⚠️ urgent ⚠️ it is to have effective multi-hazard #EarlyWarning systems in place. #EW4All UNDRR Américas y el Caribe United Nations Belize

Emergency shelters must be fully accessible! Disabled people often find shelters lacking necessary accommodations, including ADA access, reliable power, attendant services, and quiet areas. Shelters must be accessible and inclusive for all. #AccessibleShelters #EndAbleism

We want to remind folks about some of our public resources - Curated Disaster Tips - Events page (updated weekly events on disability, emergency management & public health) - Disability & Disaster Hotline (call/text) 800.626.4959 Find this and more at disasterstrategies.org/useful-info/

Scorching heat waves and climate chaos are escalating globally, endangering lives! We know Disabled people are always disproportionately impacted. Immediate, inclusive action is critical to address the #ClimateCrisis and to #EndAbleism! 🧵1/7

🚨 Power outages have left 350,000 in Puerto Rico without electricity amid an extreme heat wave. Since Hurricane Maria in 2017, the electric grid on the island frequently fails leaving Disabled & older people facing heightened risks. #EndAbleism #ClimateCrisis #DisabilityJustice

Only 12% of disaster-related aid funding was spent on disaster risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness in 2021. Operationalising DRR in humanitarian and crisis settings is particularly challenging given each settings complex context. ➡️ ow.ly/8Noi50SpnBL

Let's ensure no student is left behind during emergencies. Inclusive planning for K-12 schools is a step towards a safer future for all. #InclusiveEmergencyManagement #DisabilityAdvocacy

🌩️ Scattered to numerous severe storms expected this afternoon/evening in #NYC! Be prepared: 1. Stay weather aware 📻 2. Identify safe indoor shelters 🏠 3. Plan for power outages🔦 4. Have multiple ways to receive warnings📱 5. Secure outdoor items 💨 6. Review emergency plans📋

Australia's migration rules are tough on people with disabilities marketplace.org/2024/07/12/aus…

Vulnerability is the human dimension to disaster. 👉 ow.ly/QSzw50SL6Te #ItsAllAboutGovernance

.UNDRR is supporting the G20 DRR Working Group in Rio, focusing on inclusive, resilient urban recovery, addressing inequality and vulnerability in DRR and the need to reorient financing towards resilience for infrastructure, #EWS, recovery, and sustainable development.🌎

Disasters discriminate! We need greater investments in collecting and using disaggregated data to better understand the differentiated impacts from disasters and to build inclusive disaster risk reduction policies. Its time to #BreakTheCycle!

Las empresas eléctricas Enel Chile CGE deben responder con claridad los plazos, mantener una comunicación efectiva con la población y restablecer el servicio con máxima celeridad. La ciudad mañana lunes no estará en condiciones de reanudar su vida normalmente.

James A. Robinson, ganador del Nobel de Economía: “La pobreza y la desigualdad en América Latina están profundamente arraigadas en el colonialismo y la explotación de los indígenas" bbc.in/3U90Bl4

Did You know that if you write an e-mail to OpenAI to complain about dangerous answers from chatgpt it's chatgpt that answers your email

🚨 A massive 8.7 earthquake hit off Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami Advisories issued across the Pacific, including Hawaii, Alaska, and multiple Pacific Islands Guam, Northern Marianas, Japan, Philippines). Stay off beaches, seek high ground. Follow local alerts check in on friends.

Porque son parte de nuestra familia En caso de evacuación, nuestras mascotas también merecen cuidado y protección. Aquí algunas recomendaciones 🐶 Correa, arnés o collar 🐱 Transportador, manta o toalla 🧳 Alimento, agua, medicamentos y su carnet Evacúa con responsabilidad 🐕🐈‍⬛

¡ATENCIÓN! #SENAPRED cancela Estado de Precaución por #Tsunami para Isla de Pascua, Isla San Félix y Archipiélago Juan Fernández, Región de Valparaíso. Para reforzar la difusión de esta información #SENAPRED activó mensajería #SAE. RECUERDA actuar con calma y acatar

#SenapredInforma Monitoreo Alerta Roja para las comunas del borde costero continental entre las regiones de Arica y Parinacota y Magallanes por #tsunami. senapred.cl/informate/aler…