Curated OER
Disaster Strikes
Pupils investigate disaster response teams. In this safety lesson, students simulate the role of a disaster response team and discuss the factors involved in an effective disaster response. Pupils use decision-making skills to complete a...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Adjustments and Responses
In this learning module, students learn about disaster responses, the three types (short, medium, and long-term) and the different levels of response (local, national, and international). They examine the responses in various case...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tracking the Health Effects of Natural Disasters
Students examine the impact of natural disasters, such as flooding, on public health, and study diseases and other secondary conditions associated with stagnant water. Lesson includes resources for students to research epidemics and...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Natural Hazards Center: Natural Hazards Observer
A publication of the Natural Hazards Center focusing on natural disaster research. Specific information available for numerous subtopics.
Other
Shelter for Life, International: Restoring Lives Rebuilding Communities
The mission of SFL is to enable people affected by conflict and disaster to rebuild their communities and restore their lives.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina
Complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina is given including societal repercussions and political fallout.