The Department of Public Works: adaptation to disaster demands.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1970Description: 12p., 1 ref, 2 tablesReport number: OCD-PS-64-46; AcademicSubject: Disasters can cause severe disruption to community functioning, and often the Department of Public Works (DPW) is called upon to supply resources to cope with the emergency. Some DPWs adapt to the demands faster than others. The report finds that those in known disaster areas react quickly and more efficiently than others. DPW functioning stems from the material and personnel resources, and the extent of the organization's pre-planning for emergencies, in some cases preparation was non-existent. The report surveyed a wide number, across the United States, and found that the responses to natural disasters varied from disorganization to those with planned emergency procedures. Emergency plans were the key to their responses
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Reprinted from American Behavioral Scientist; 1970; Vol 3; No 3; pp-369-379
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Disasters can cause severe disruption to community functioning, and often the Department of Public Works (DPW) is called upon to supply resources to cope with the emergency. Some DPWs adapt to the demands faster than others. The report finds that those in known disaster areas react quickly and more efficiently than others. DPW functioning stems from the material and personnel resources, and the extent of the organization's pre-planning for emergencies, in some cases preparation was non-existent. The report surveyed a wide number, across the United States, and found that the responses to natural disasters varied from disorganization to those with planned emergency procedures. Emergency plans were the key to their responses
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