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Displaying 15 of about 17 resultsA report from the workshop: 17-22 August 2008, Tamil Nadu, India
Post tsunami initiatives across South Asia have taken a long journey from recovery to development, and are now focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Initiatives and responses from grassroots communities have reached a new level whereby policy makers, government institutions and exper…
National disaster law and policies, regional, bilateral and international agreements, declarations and regulations regarding the disaster response law in Turkey within the framework of the 1999-Marmara Earthquake are discussed in this study. To this end, the call for international assistance, the access and operation of foreign relief organizations in t…
This report will details recovery efforts that state government made in the 12-24 month period after Hurricane Katrina. A summary of the work of the federal government, local governments, nonprofit entities and the private sector are also included. The accomplishments and assessments of the following areas will be described in this report: housing, publ…
The report takes into consideration the proceedings of the workshop about the Bam earthquake held in Kerman, Islamic republic of Iran, in April 2004. It specially focuses on national and international response, national set up for disaster response, policy and administrative issues, international stand-by arrangements, needs assessment, joint planning a…
The overall goal of ProVention is to reduce the risk and social, economic and environmental impacts of natural hazards on vulnerable populations in developing countries in order to alleviate poverty and contribute to sustainable development, in line with the goals and priorities of the Hyogo Framework for Action.
To achieve this goal, all ProVention pr…
The report documents the efforts taken by the Thai Government, public, private sector and civil society in responding to the disaster. Unlike the other affected countries, Thailand did not formally appeal for international support, and the Government led an effective emergency response to the disaster including a massive forensic operation to identify t…
In Priority Five of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), strengthening preparedness for response at all levels, the HFA highlighted the essential role that disaster preparedness can play in saving lives and livelihoods particularly when integrated into an overall disaster risk reduction approach.
This guidance and indicator tool is designed to provide…
This document provides three sections in response to the earthquake that struck Pakistan and India in October 2005. The first section covers an overview of the disaster and its impact, including an overview of the government, army and civil society response in addition to the organization of the international response and main actions taken, the second…
This manual is about how to protect children from sexual violence and sexual exploitation, specifically in disaster and emergency situations. It is not intended to be an academic, rather a practical guide that will be of use to people working directly in the field.
The aim is to provide fundamental information to assist personnel working in emergency si…
This Working Paper presents a cross-directorate report on the economic, budgetary, regulatory and urban policy implications of the earthquakes which struck the Marmara and Bolu areas of Turkey on 17 August and 12 November 1999. The earthquakes caused high casualties and significant material damage to property, with severe effects on economic activity. T…
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…
The Federal Government helps states and localities to prepare for disasters by providing financial and technical assistance for emergency planning and training, conducting exercises of and building and maintaining an emergency management infrastructure. In a catastrophic or major disaster incident, the array of programs described in this guide may be ac…
This publication outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers and demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, partic…
The tsunami of 26 December 2004 devastated the lives of millions of people in the Indian Ocean region. After a year, despite massive amounts of aid provided to the countries in the region, the long-term livelihood prospects of survivors remain uncertain. International agencies say that the pace of permanent housing reconstruction has been slow and is no…
The Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 (the Act) forms the legislative basis for disaster management activities within all levels of Government and the Queensland Disaster Management System. One of the key responsibilities outlined in the Act is for the establishment of a State Disaster Management Group. A key function of this Group is to develop a…