The tragic loss of life in Burma and the Philippines recently was caused by a combination of a natural phenomenon (typhoons) and man-made negligence. I have found it odd that I knew about both Typhoon Nargis, that hit Burma, and Typhoon Feng Shen, that hit the Philippines, four or five days beforehand - because I get sent automatic emails by
http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/
I get them because I'm interested in sailing. But if I can get them, surely the governments of Burma and the Phillipines can get them too - and prevent ferries, for example, from going out to sea when there is a Red Alert - a 100% chance of a certain area being hit within 24 hours?
http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/
I get them because I'm interested in sailing. But if I can get them, surely the governments of Burma and the Phillipines can get them too - and prevent ferries, for example, from going out to sea when there is a Red Alert - a 100% chance of a certain area being hit within 24 hours?
