Disaster mitigation and vulnerability reduction : perspectives on the prospects for Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT) / James Smyle.
Material type: TextPublication details: [San JosE, Costa Rica : s.n.] 2000Description: 12 pDDC classification:- 363.348 21
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On October 24, 1998, Atlantic Tropical Storm Mitch was upgraded to a hurricane that developed into one of the strongest and most damaging storms to ever hit the Caribbean and Central America. Severe flooding and landslides were widespread throughtout the region. The lessons learned seemed to point out four main objectives : Minimize encroachment into flood plains and other elements of the natural drainage patterns, and areas subject to mass movements of earth; Ensure proper design and construction of transport network; Ensure the adequate protection and proper maintenance of key roads and access points; Assist rural households to adequately protect their production systems and housing sites
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