The Red Cross is calling for a change in the approach to natural disasters

A view of wreckage after Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti

A view of wreckage after Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti Source: AAP

The Red Cross is calling for a change in the approach to natural disasters such as the recent storms across Australia and Hurricane Matthew hitting the Americas. Releasing its World Disasters Report, the charity says the focus needs to be on prevention and resilience, rather than clean up and recovery.



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