Just as a disaster is not simply a big accident, so a catastrophe is not just a bigger disaster.
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TextSeries: Article (University of Delaware. Disaster Research Center) ; 301Publication details: [Newark, Del.] : University of Delaware, 1996Description: [4] pSubject: Stresses that emergency managers should differentiate between "disasters" and "catastrophes" because they are somewhat different for planning and managing purposes. This conclusion is derived from findings not only from the Disaster Research Center (DRC) studies conducted now over a 33 year period, but also from the observations of other researchers, both domestic and foreign. As illustrated in examples, there are differences that should make a difference in the preparedness and response activities of any crisis relevant groups
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Bibliography: p. 71
Reprinted from the Journal of the American Society of Professional Emergency Planners; 1996; p. 68-71
Stresses that emergency managers should differentiate between "disasters" and "catastrophes" because they are somewhat different for planning and managing purposes. This conclusion is derived from findings not only from the Disaster Research Center (DRC) studies conducted now over a 33 year period, but also from the observations of other researchers, both domestic and foreign. As illustrated in examples, there are differences that should make a difference in the preparedness and response activities of any crisis relevant groups
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