Redesigning emergency management : applying principles and practices in New Zealand / Neil R. Britton.

By:

Britton, Neil R. (Neil Richard), 1953-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Wellington, N.Z. : Ministry for Emergency Management, [2000?]Description: 10 p. ; 30 cmDDC classification:

363.3480993 22

Contents:

Introduction -- National hazardscape overview -- Vulnerability assessment -- Developing an understanding of the need for change -- Adapting to the risk -- Specific programs -- Some concluding remarks.

Summary: "New Zealand is currently reforming its emergency management structures and frameworks. In doing so, a comprehensive approach is being taken to address the legislative framework, local government structures, training, education and research sectors; and the tool-kit available to emergency management patactitioners. This paper outlines the reforms, placing them within the context of both the risks New Zealand is subjected to, as well as the wider reform of most sectors of the economy since the 1980s"--Introduction.

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"New Zealand is currently reforming its emergency management structures and frameworks. In doing so, a comprehensive approach is being taken to address the legislative framework, local government structures, training, education and research sectors; and the tool-kit available to emergency management patactitioners. This paper outlines the reforms, placing them within the context of both the risks New Zealand is subjected to, as well as the wider reform of most sectors of the economy since the 1980s"--Introduction.

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