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Arlington, Virginia,
October 8, 2003 (CIDI) - The United Nations proclaimed the 1990’s the "International Decade for Natural
Disaster Reduction." International Disaster Reduction Day is celebrated the
second Wednesday of each October. This year the event fell on October 8 and
highlighted hydro-meteorological hazards such as floods, droughts, landslides,
tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons.
In recognition of this important day, the International Services Department of
the American Red Cross, the Organization of American States and the Pan
American Health Organization jointly hosted an "Open House" for the
international Disaster Relief Community. This wonderful event took place at
the International Response Operations Center of the American Red Cross’ new
office building located at 2025 E Street, NW in Washington, DC.
CIDI joined the host organizations as well as the other exhibitors to
promote greater understanding and awareness about disasters, the natural
hazards that cause them, and steps that people can take to mitigate their
effects. CIDI’s message -- providing information and guidance in support of
appropriate international disaster relief -- was well received by members of
the donor community, development banks, international and non-governmental
organizations and area consulting firms working in disaster preparedness.
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