The changing face of disaster management: a view from ACDC.

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Jones, R. T

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 07 MAY 1985Description: 5p., 4 refsReport number: Defence Department or MinistrySubject: The author comments on the changing nature of disaster management from a purely a civil defence capability to the recognition of natural and technological disasters. In particular, the evaluation of the changes in doctrine, concepts and courses conducted at the Australian Counter Disaster College. Disaster Management now must encompass a whole range of strategies from pre-disaster prevention and preparedness to post-disaster response and recovery. The primary role of ACDC is in the nature of comprehensive disaster management, the business of helping all agencies to develop an understanding of other agencies and their roles.

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The author comments on the changing nature of disaster management from a purely a civil defence capability to the recognition of natural and technological disasters. In particular, the evaluation of the changes in doctrine, concepts and courses conducted at the Australian Counter Disaster College. Disaster Management now must encompass a whole range of strategies from pre-disaster prevention and preparedness to post-disaster response and recovery. The primary role of ACDC is in the nature of comprehensive disaster management, the business of helping all agencies to develop an understanding of other agencies and their roles.

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