Natural Hazards Analysis: Reducing the Impact of Disasters

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Natural Hazards Analysis: Reducing the Impact of Disasters

Author: John Pine | Size: 5.2 MB | Format: PDF | Publisher: Auerbach Publications | Year: 2008-10-22 | pages: 304 | ISBN: 142007038X

With an emphasis on hazard analysis, this volume assesses critical preparedness issues that emergency personnel must face in the event of a disaster of any kind. The author discusses the nature and consequences of such hazards and examines strategies at the individual, organization, community, and regional levels. He presents a systematic process for hazards identification, vulnerability determination, and consequence assessment for natural, built, and human environments. Covering every step, from planning and preparedness to mitigation, response, and recovery, the book provides information on hazard identification, modeling, loss estimation, risk perception and definition, and sustainability.

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