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When the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami impacted Phuket, Sue Ultmann was running three restaurants and shares her experience about the disaster and the recovery.
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Aaron and Shawn from FEMA share their insights about preparing American communities for future disasters.
Aaron Levy and Shawn Lenore31 January, 2023
After losing his house in a bushfire, Greg Webb is rebuilding a resilient and sustainable FORTIS-aligned house in Lake Conjola.
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Andrew and Josh visit the Bangkok Flood Control Centre to understand how flood risks are managed in Thailand.
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