GDACS Daily Newsletter for 11/2/2009

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 11/2/2009

This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions and floods. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.

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Disaster events in the last 24 hours

GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.

 Current tropical cyclones (source JRC and Pacific Disaster Center)

Automatic impact report MIRINAE-09 PDC—2 Nov 2009

News (provided by EMM) Typhoon smashes storm-weary Philippines Star  22 hours ago   One man was found dead and his one-year-old baby was missing after they were washed away while trying to cross an overflowing creek after Typhoon Mirinae smashed through the Philippines. 4th storm threatens central and northern Luzon abs-cbnnews  28 Oct 2009   MANILA - Another potential powerful typhoon is heading towards northern and central Luzon area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday. See all 188 items...

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Discussions in Virtual OSOCC

The GDACS Virtual OSOCC is a forum for emergency managers. The following emergencies are currently open.

No open emergencies

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ReliefWeb Situation Reports

More content on ongoing disasters on ReliefWeb.

No content published since yesterday.

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UNOSAT Maps

See all maps produced by UNOSAT.

No content published since yesterday.

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ReliefWeb Maps

More maps in ReliefWeb Map Centre.

No content published since yesterday.

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Created on 11/2/2009 8:00:28 AM.