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Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 99
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
As we enter the 21st century, we are facing new threats and risks, which may mean we will be dealing with new types of hazards and disasters. The disasters of the future may or may not be bigger or worse, but they are likely to be more complex and require more sophistication in response and recovery.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 161
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Studies the effects of a tornado on an urbanized area. Fujita Scale does not describe urban types of damage effectively, which could lead to difficulties in the Fujita Scale damage assessment process.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 166
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Damage assessment hasn't received much research attention. The San Simeon earthquake serves as a case study to identify lessons for the emergency management profession about the importance of damage assessment.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 162
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Several communities along the Gulf Coast are especially vulnerable to tropical storms, hurricanes, and flood hazards. 149 households afflicted in Slidell communities participated in a survey designed to assess the impacts of TSA.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
The Hazards Loss Dataset Catalog is an effort to fill a gap in knowledge about hazards loss data. The understanding of hazard losses is very important for improving recovery decisions, monitoring mitigation efforts, assessing vulnerability, and determining disaster assistance.
Author
Series
Quick response research report volume 185
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Discusses the effect of the effects of wildfire on an Oregon community.
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