Learning from Hurricane Hugo : implications for public policy.

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TextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : The Administration, 1992, 0600Description: iii, 50 pReport number: EMW-90-G-3304,A001DDC classification:

363.34920973 LEA

Subject: In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo swept across the Carribbean and up the southeast coast of the U.S., causing 49 deaths, over $9 billion in damage, temporary displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, and the disruption of the lives of millions more. Like other natural disasters, Hugo spawned a large number of research investigations and resultant reports. This volume attempts to consolidate those findings and conclusions that could have public policy implications (i.e., the conclusions that could provide real guidance to public officials, at any level, who must plan for or manage the effects of future storms

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In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo swept across the Carribbean and up the southeast coast of the U.S., causing 49 deaths, over $9 billion in damage, temporary displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, and the disruption of the lives of millions more. Like other natural disasters, Hugo spawned a large number of research investigations and resultant reports. This volume attempts to consolidate those findings and conclusions that could have public policy implications (i.e., the conclusions that could provide real guidance to public officials, at any level, who must plan for or manage the effects of future storms

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