Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volu

The spate of disaster events ranging from major to catastrophic that have occurred in recent years raises a lot of questions about where and why they happened.

Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the pre

When in doubt, throw it out. Don't risk injury or infection. 2: Ask for help. Many people can do a lot of the cleanup and repairs discussed in this book. But if

When communities face complex public health emergencies, state local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies must make difficult decisions regarding how