Linking corporate crisis management to natural disaster reduction / [book] John R. Harrald.

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Harrald, John R

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TextPublication details: Washington : Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management, [2004].Description: 5 p. ; 30 cmSubject: The vunerability of the United States to a wide range of natural disasters is well documented. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published a detailed multi hazard risk and vulnerability analysis describing the historical and projected frequency of all types of disasters. A glance at the maps produced by FEMA shows that the areas in the U.S. that are most vulnerable to natural hazards have become the centres of population and the centres of economic growth. The need to involve the private sector in mitigation, preparation, and planning activities that will reduce the vulnerability to natural disasters has been recognised by three national initiatives.

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The vunerability of the United States to a wide range of natural disasters is well documented. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published a detailed multi hazard risk and vulnerability analysis describing the historical and projected frequency of all types of disasters. A glance at the maps produced by FEMA shows that the areas in the U.S. that are most vulnerable to natural hazards have become the centres of population and the centres of economic growth. The need to involve the private sector in mitigation, preparation, and planning activities that will reduce the vulnerability to natural disasters has been recognised by three national initiatives.

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