Preserving Resources Through Earthquake Mitigation
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 10,60 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Earthquake engineering
ISBN :
A Safer Future
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309045460
Book Description
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Reducing Earthquake Losses
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,15 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
National Mitigation Strategy
Author : James L. Witt
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 42,94 MB
Release : 1997-06
Category :
ISBN : 0788140264
Book Description
In response to the unacceptable loss of life and property from recent natural disasters, and the awesome prospect of even greater, catastrophic loss in the future, the National Mitigation Strategy (NMS) was developed to provide a conceptual framework to reduce these losses. Hazard mitigation involves recognizing and adapting to natural forces and is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property. Contents: why a NMS? designing the strategy; basic principles and goals of the NMS; major elements and strategic objectives of the NMS; mitigation action plan. Tables.
Synopsis of Seismic Threats in the Western United States
Author : Douglas B. Bausch
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Bridges
ISBN :
Book Description
Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
Author : Ugo Morelli
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 11,82 MB
Release : 1999-11
Category :
ISBN : 0788183818
Book Description
Provides the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Mitigation Directorate with 25 recommended tasks that should be undertaken through the agency's Existing Buildings Program (EBP) in the coming years. The EBP's expanded but continuing mission in seismic rehabilitation is to limit fatalities, life-threatening injuries, & property & economic losses from earthquakes by increasing the number of seismically resistant buildings in all areas of identified earthquake risk. Identifies 4 objectives & 25 tasks to help make our building stock less vulnerable to earthquake damage. Seeks to provide the continuity necessary for an effective Existing Buildings Program.
FEMA Publications Catalog
Author : United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 30,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN :
Book Description
Cooperating with Nature
Author : A Joseph Henry Press book
Publisher : Joseph Henry Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 38,50 MB
Release : 1998-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309174686
Book Description
This volume focuses on the breakdown in sustainabilityâ€"the capacity of the planet to provide quality of life now and in the futureâ€"that is signaled by disaster. The authors bring to light why land use and sustainability have been ignored in devising public policies to deal with natural hazards. They lay out a vision of sustainability, concrete suggestions for policy reform, and procedures for planning. The book chronicles the long evolution of land-use planning and identifies key components of sustainable planning for hazards. Stressing the importance of balance in land use, the authors offer principles and specific reforms for achieving their visions of sustainability.
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Basic Research
Publisher :
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 18,15 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
International Authority for Secretary of the Interior and Historic Preservation Council
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands
Publisher :
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 34,94 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN :
