Early warnings save lives: Building a world protected from disasters | UNDRR @UNDRR
Early warnings save lives: Building a world protected from disasters | UNDRR  @UNDRR
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
🌍 Every second counts when disaster strikes.
From storms and floods to heatwaves, early warnings turn risk into action — saving lives and protecting livelihoods.

Across the world, multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) are helping countries prepare and act before disasters hit. These systems connect science, technology, and communities to ensure that no one is left behind.

🔹 Countries with stronger early warning systems have death rates nearly six times lower than those without.
🔹 Over 60% of countries now have MHEWS in place — but more work is needed to reach everyone.

To achieve #EarlyWarningsForAll, we need:
✅ Stronger governance and sustained financing
✅ Local, people-centred approaches
✅ Cooperation across borders and sectors

Because early warnings are more than technology — they are a lifeline.
Together, we can ensure every person on earth is protected.

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