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Emergency management
- Author:Clarke, Richard A.Summary:
- Author:Drabek, Thomas E.Summary:
- Author:Brinkley, DouglasSummary:
- Author:Flynn, Stephen E.Summary:
- Author:Haskins, Scott M.Summary:
In 1994, in response to the Northridge Earthquake in the Los Angeles area, Scott Haskins was asked to write a pamphlet entitled "How To Respond After An Earthquake." 500,000 units were distributed to the public through the Human...
- Author:Brassfield, SteveSummary:
Be prepared when real disaster strikes. Everyone believes that they have their life completely under control—until a major disaster hits. In an emergency, the fantasy of control collapses along with everything that makes our lives...
- Author:Schwab, JimSummary:
- Author:Gregory, Peter H.Summary:
If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where...
- Author:Leaman, RebeccaSummary:
In 1954 Hurricane Hazel caused such destruction around Lake Ontario that it’s a vivid memory half a century later. In 2003 Hurricane Juan so devastated the Halifax, Nova Scotia area that complete recovery will take decades. In the fall...
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- Author:Mileti, Dennis S.Summary:
- Author:Bernier, Suzanne, Davis, Candice L.Summary:
Helpers and heroes shine brightest in darkness. Disaster Heroes recounts the stories of ordinary men, women, and children who have done extraordinary things to help respond, rebuild, and recover from catastrophes around the world. Did...