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World Disaster Reduction Day
The annual observance of World Disaster Reduction Day on the second Wednesday in October offers an opportunity for the world community to focus attention on preventing natural disasters and improving the way we deal with the consequences. "Countering disasters, targeting vulnerability" was the slogan of this year's celebration on October 10.
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