Congressional Record
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher :
Page : 1324 pages
File Size : 43,11 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Law
ISBN :
A Failure of Initiative
Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina
Publisher :
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN :
Book Description
The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina
Author :
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 24,43 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
"The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.
Social Vulnerability to Disasters
Author : Deborah S.K. Thomas
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 29,50 MB
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 1466516380
Book Description
With chapters that incorporate additional perspectives on social vulnerability, this second edition focuses on the social construction of disasters, demonstrating how the characteristics of an event are not the only reason that tragedies unfurl. It incorporates disaster case studies to illustrate concepts, relevant and seminal literature, and the most recent data available. In addition to highlighting the U.S. context, it integrates a global approach and includes numerous international case studies. The book highlights recent policy changes and current disaster management approaches and infuses the concept of community resilience and building capacity throughout the text.
Hurricane Katrina
Author : Cynthia A. Bascetta
Publisher :
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Child mental health services
ISBN :
Book Description
Congress and the Nation 2013-2016, Volume XIV
Author : David Hosansky
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 12,73 MB
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1544350651
Book Description
Chronicling the polarized partisan environment during the President Barack Obama’s second term, Congress and the Nation 2013-2016, Vol. XIV is the most authoritative reference on congressional lawmaking and trends during the 113th and 114th Congresses. The newest edition in this award-winning series documents the most fiercely debated issues during this period, including: The unprecedented federal government shutdown, The strike down of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional, End of the filibuster for most executive and judicial branch nominees, Changes to the Dodd–Frank Act, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Pope Francis address joint sessions, Sexual Assault Survivors′ Rights Act passed, overhauling rape kit processing and establishment of victim bill of rights, SPACE Act passed, allowing commercial exploration of space. No other source guides readers seamlessly through the policy output of the national legislature with the breadth, depth, and authority of Congress and the Nation. This is a landmark series is a must-have reference for all academic libraries and meets the needs of the full spectrum of users, from lower-level undergraduates through researchers and faculty.
International Illegal Trade in Wildlife
Author : Liana Sun Wyler
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 25,76 MB
Release : 2015-02-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781296051372
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Army Support During the Hurricane Katrina Disaster
Author : James A. Wombwell
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1437923054
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Hurricane Katrina, in Aug. 2005, was the costliest hurricane as well as one of the five deadliest storms in U.S. history. It caused extensive destruction along the Gulf coast from central Florida to Texas. Some 22,000 Active-Duty Army personnel assisted with relief-and-recovery operations in Mississippi and Louisiana. At the same time, all 50 states sent approx. 50,000 National Guard personnel to deal with the storm¿s aftermath. Because the media coverage of this disaster tended toward the sensational more than the analytical, many important stories remain to be told in a dispassionate manner. This study offers a dispassionate analysis of the Army¿s response to the natural disaster by providing a detailed account of the operations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Disaster Policy and Politics
Author : Richard T. Sylves
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1506368719
Book Description
Disaster Policy and Politics combines evidence-based research with mini-case studies of recent events to demonstrate the fundamental principles of emergency management and to explore the impact that disasters have had on U.S. policy. Paying special attention to the role of key actors—decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels; scientists; engineers; civil and military personnel; and first responders—author Richard Sylves explores how researchers contribute to and engage in disaster policy development and management. The highly anticipated Third Edition explores the radical change in policy and politics after the occurrence of recent disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; Hawaii’s false nuclear attack warning; and responses to U.S. wildfires. This book’s comprehensive “all-hazards” approach introduces students to the important public policy, organizational management, and leadership issues they may need as future practitioners and leaders in the field.
Federal Wildland Fire Management
Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 16,18 MB
Release : 1997-08
Category :
ISBN : 0788146793
Book Description
Managing wildland fire in the U.S. is a challenge increasing in complexity & magnitude. The goals & actions presented in this report encourage a proactive approach to wildland fire to reduce its threat. Five major topic areas on the subject are addressed: the role of wildland fire in resource management; the use of wildland fire; preparedness & suppression; wildland/urban interface protection; & coordinated program management. Also presented are the guiding principle that are fundamental to wildland fire management & recommendations for fire management policies. Photos, graphs, & references.
