News About Disaster Management 05-NOV-09 en-us Tehran (AFP) Nov 4, 2009 - A 4.9-scale earthquake struck the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas early Wednesday injuring at least 209 people, according to the official news agency Irna.]]> Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2009 - Russian Helicopters showcased its firefighting rotorcraft at the international airspace supply fair AIRTEC 2009 in Frankfurt. The recent certification by EASA of the multi-role Ka-32A11BC, also used in firefighting missions, makes it an attractive option for commercial operators in the EU. It can now be employed by both EU state authorities and private helicopter companies.]]> Manila (AFP) Nov 3, 2009 - Philippine authorities on Tuesday reported three more deaths from Typhoon Mirinae, which battered the storm-weary nation at the weekend, bringing the total number of those killed to 19.]]> Sydney (AFP) Nov 2, 2009 - More than 20 people were feared dead on Monday after a boat carrying about 40 sank in rough seas far off northwest Australia during a rescue attempt by a passing merchant ship and fishing vessel.]]> Manila (AFP) Nov 2, 2009 - Philippine authorities on Monday reported two more deaths from Typhoon Mirinae, which smashed into the storm-weary nation at the weekend, bringing the total number of those killed to 16.]]> Brasilia (AFP) Oct 30, 2009 - Indigenous tribesmen in the world's largest jungle have found at least nine survivors after a Brazilian military transport plane crash-landed on a river deep in the Amazon, the air force said Friday.]]> Rockville MD (SPX) Oct 27, 2009 - The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year, $145 million contract to support its Environmental Response Team with technical and analytical expertise during environmental emergencies in the U.S. and U.S. territories.]]> Manila (AFP) Oct 22, 2009 - The Philippines is seeking international help to fight a deadly outbreak of an infectious disease following two devastating tropical storms, the World Health Organization said Thursday.]]> Manila (AFP) Oct 21, 2009 - The Philippines prepared for the onslaught of a powerful typhoon Wednesday as it struggled to recover from the damage left by two deadly storms in the past month, officials said.]]> Algiers (AFP) Oct 21, 2009 - Ten Mediterranean nations with military links in the 5+5 Defence group of countries have agreed to carry out a joint exercise simulating a major catastrophe, the Algerian APS news agency reported.]]>