Understanding earthquake relief: guidelines for private agencies and commercial organisations.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1982Description: 17p., 1 appendixReport number: Institutional/Corporate BodySubject: These guidelines summarise medical and social aspects of large, destructive earthquakes. They are aimed at staff of Commercial Organisations and some non-specialist private agencies. The areas covered are: the first hours, initial perception of events, local perception, casualty patterns, casualties, shelter, diseases, food, and first aid. The latter section covers what to look for as a representative of a non-governmental organisation if no prior plans or preparations have been made. Additional opportunities for intervention over the next 72 hours are outlined.
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Australian Emergency Management Library | BOOK | 363.3495 STE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 005322722 |
These guidelines summarise medical and social aspects of large, destructive earthquakes. They are aimed at staff of Commercial Organisations and some non-specialist private agencies. The areas covered are: the first hours, initial perception of events, local perception, casualty patterns, casualties, shelter, diseases, food, and first aid. The latter section covers what to look for as a representative of a non-governmental organisation if no prior plans or preparations have been made. Additional opportunities for intervention over the next 72 hours are outlined.
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