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Displaying 4 of about 4 resultsFor primary school children, featuring Stan the dog and five children - Dan, Ana, Frankie, Matt and Beth - who model what to do in an emergency, around the 4 "Rs" of emergency management (reduction, readiness, response, recovery). This resource has three components, each of which can be used independently or in conjunction with each other: a guide for t…
The 1991 eruptions of Mount Pinatubo and subsequent widespread lahars are signal events both in volcanology and volcanic hazards mitigation. The goals of this monograph are to capture a vast array of observations about the remarkable events before, during, and since the climactic eruption of Mount Pinatubo, to synthesize those observations into an under…
This manual provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies, taking into account the following principles: the body of a person killed as a result of a disaster does not pose a risk for infection; mass graves should never be used for burying disaster victims; under no circumstances should ma…
This book offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made. More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide guidance on more than 100 specific disaster situations. Part 1 offers an A to Z source for information on e…