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Bárbara Tapia Cortés

Meteorologist and Technical Services Coordinator at the Regional Office of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for the Americas based in Asunción, Paraguay.

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Early warning systems reduce damage from natural disasters by 30%

Early warning systems are a reliable and cost-effective solution to protect people's lives and livelihoods from natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis.