Improving disaster planning and response efforts : lessons from Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki.

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: [McLean, Va] : Booz-Allen & Hamilton, 1993Description: vi, 48 p. : ill., mapsDDC classification:

363.3492 IMP

Subject: Following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki, disaster planning, response, and recovery procedures in the U.S. have received considerable attention. This report synthesizes two reports of Booz-Allen & Hamilton staff who evlauated relief efforts on-site. Specifically, it focuses on the importance of devoting financial, technological, and human resources to developing effective plans for disaster response and mitigation. Recommendations are divided into four areas: forecasting of hurricane tracks and intensities, evacuation and shelter, disaster response, and political aspects of disaster relief

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.3492 IMP (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		005727873
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.3492 IMP (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		005729861

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Following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki, disaster planning, response, and recovery procedures in the U.S. have received considerable attention. This report synthesizes two reports of Booz-Allen & Hamilton staff who evlauated relief efforts on-site. Specifically, it focuses on the importance of devoting financial, technological, and human resources to developing effective plans for disaster response and mitigation. Recommendations are divided into four areas: forecasting of hurricane tracks and intensities, evacuation and shelter, disaster response, and political aspects of disaster relief

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