Ongoing projects
Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) |
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Funding | USAID/OFDA |
| Duration | January, 1999 to September, 2025 | |
| Summary |
The Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) is a free and fully searchable database that contains worldwide data on the occurrence and impact of over 20,000 natural and technological disasters from 1900 to the present day. EM-DAT provides an objective basis for vulnerability assessments and rational decision-making in disaster situations. More specifically, it helps policymakers identify the most common disaster types in a given country and the associated impacts on human populations. For more information, contact Regina Below or contact@cred.be. |
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