With its resources, extensive knowledge of difficult terrain along the borders, and training in crisis management, the BSF is the natural first responder for disaster-affected populations in border ar ...
Experts said the Boxing Day catastrophe in 2004 was a “huge wakeup call” that accelerated research, education and technology to better understand natural disasters and try to mitigate their impact.
The larger and more expensive homes that are built after a disaster or extreme weather event underscore how unexpected catastrophes can change the character of areas in short order.