Coping with Catastrophe
Author | : Gary L. Wamsley |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788116353 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788116355 |
Rating | : 4/5 (355 Downloads) |
Download or read book Coping with Catastrophe written by Gary L. Wamsley and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive & objective study of governmental capacity to respond effectively to major natural disasters. Covers: evolution of the emergency management function; Federal responsibility & the President's role in emergency mgmt.; FEMA; the Federal responsibility & the role of Congress; state & local government organizational capability; & is the current approach viable? Extensive bibliography. Charts & tables.