Maplecroft launches interactive map to coincide with the International
Day for Disaster Reduction. Available online at
http://maps.maplecroft.com.

"The past year has reminded people everywhere that no place in the world
is immune from natural disaster.. The lesson we must draw is
encapsulated in the theme of this year's International Day for Disaster
Reduction: "Invest to prevent disaster." We cannot stop natural
calamities, but we can and must better equip individuals and communities
to withstand them. Those most vulnerable to nature's wrath are usually
the poorest, which means that when we reduce poverty, we also reduce
vulnerability." -- Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, United Nations (2005)