This is the sector's definitive disaster database, maintained by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), part of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

By keeping a record of diasters, even small ones, and their impacts we are better able to profile, understand, fund and prepare for disaster responses. The following information is stored:

• GLIDE number
• Country(ies)
• Date
• Killed
• Injured
• Homeless
• Affected
• Estimated cost of damage

The team works with partners to produce specialised disaster reports for certain publications.

This gives the impression of being an excellent and properly managed resource with a clear mandate and transparent operations.