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PreventionWeb is an on-line portal for information on disaster risk reduction. An

independent vehicle of information, designed specifically to provide the information needs

of the disaster risk reduction community, including the development of information exchange

tools to facilitate collaboration.

Origin and development
PreventionWeb was launched in 2007 and is administered by the [[United Nations International

Strategy for Disaster Reduction]].

Services
PreventionWeb provides a platform for the disaster risk reduction (DRR) community to find

and share DRR information, exchange experiences, and connect and collaborate. PreventionWeb

disseminates disaster risk reduction information by updating its web site around the clock.

In addition, PreventionWeb reaches over 3,500 subscribers through its e-mail subscription

services, allowing those who have low bandwidth Internet connections to receive information

reliably. Information from PreventionWeb is also available via RSS feeds, Facebook, Twitter,

and YouTube.

PreventionWeb has published approximately 4,300 documents and publications, over 150 maps, 1,300 policy plans and statements daily from stakeholders,

UN system, governments, inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, academia and the media.


 * Policies and Issues: On-line library of reference materials covering disaster risk reduction policies, news, jobs, procedures and more.
 * Professional Resources: Information of practical use for disaster risk reduction professionals, including listings of job opportunities,

international and local conferences and events, and up to date news on disaster risk reduction.