Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 2
Book Description
Hazard Maps Help Save Lives and Property
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 2
Book Description
Tsunami Warning and Preparedness
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309209897
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Many coastal areas of the United States are at risk for tsunamis. After the catastrophic 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, legislation was passed to expand U.S. tsunami warning capabilities. Since then, the nation has made progress in several related areas on both the federal and state levels. At the federal level, NOAA has improved the ability to detect and forecast tsunamis by expanding the sensor network. Other federal and state activities to increase tsunami safety include: improvements to tsunami hazard and evacuation maps for many coastal communities; vulnerability assessments of some coastal populations in several states; and new efforts to increase public awareness of the hazard and how to respond. Tsunami Warning and Preparedness explores the advances made in tsunami detection and preparedness, and identifies the challenges that still remain. The book describes areas of research and development that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection, especially with tsunamis that arrive less than an hour after the triggering event. It asserts that seamless coordination between the two Tsunami Warning Centers and clear communications to local officials and the public could create a timely and effective response to coastal communities facing a pending tsuanami. According to Tsunami Warning and Preparedness, minimizing future losses to the nation from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts including: risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-center operations. The book also suggests designing effective interagency exercises, using professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritizing funding based on tsunami risk.
Fact Sheet
Author: U.S. Geological Survey Circular
Author: Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning
Author: Kay C. GossPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 078814829X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.
Are You Ready?
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Disaster relief
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Accompanying CD-ROM contains additional supporting materials, sample electronic slide presentations, and other resources.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
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ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Cincinnati Laboratory Consolidation
Author: Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2002
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2808
Book Description
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2002: Justification of the budget estimates
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2282
Book Description