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In remembrance of the 2011 Japan Tsunami: A solemn reminder to carry forward
Five years ago, on March 11, 2011, the world watched in disbelief and horror as Japan was...
Tropical Cyclone Winston to impact Fiji with catastrophic winds
Since forming late last week, Tropical Cyclone Winston has taken an indirect path, meandering...
Zika virus declared international ‘Public Health Emergency’
Characteristics of modern populations have led to an increased potential for disease impacts...
A 20-year journey of hope
It’s been a long road, and we’ve come a long way. But we’ve not done it alone. Thanks to the...
Tropical Cyclone Melor strengthens in the Northwestern Pacific, on track to impact the Philippines
Since forming as a tropical depression in the northwestern Pacific Ocean early December 11...
Potentially catastrophic Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in Mexico
“Potentially catastrophic” Hurricane Patricia is expected to make landfall along the coast of...
Hurricane Joaquin impacts The Bahamas
PDC continues to provide direct response support as Hurricane Joaquin impacts portions of south...
Taiwan and China prepare for impacts of Typhoon Soudelor
Typhoon Soudelor has made landfall in northeast Taiwan arriving early in the morning (local...
Hawaiian Islands: Tropical Storm Guillermo weakens, Hilda spins up
Tropical Storm Guillermo is moving past by the Hawaiian Islands, and is expected to weaken over...