Provides an overview of the various types of disasters that may occur, the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management, and the diverse theoretic
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volu
In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastruc
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