Citation
(2006), "All Hazards", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 15 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.2006.07315cag.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
All Hazards
All Hazards
Government Accountability Office
www.gao.gov/docsearch/featured/dprr.html
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has posted this bibliography of its disaster-related products.
Federal Emergency Management Agency online directory
www.fema.gov/fema/statedr.shtm
Contact information for state offices and agencies of emergency management is available from this Federal Emergency Management Agency online directory.
Common misconceptions in disasters
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/emergency_response/common_misconceptions.pdf
“Common Misconceptions in Disasters: Panic, the ‘Disaster Syndrome,’ and Looting,” a chapter in the book The First 72 Hours: A Community Approach to Disaster Preparedness, can be downloaded for free from the US Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
www2.bfrl.nist.gov/software/CET/
This cost-effectiveness software tool developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology helps users make straightforward and consistent comparisons of risk mitigation strategies based on established economic evaluation practices. The free software allows building owners and managers to define hazards scenarios, identify possible consequences of those scenarios, and compare combinations of strategies to mitigate those consequences.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mguide_nd.html
A new compilation of reports entitled “Natural Disasters,” has been added to the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The compilation features links to previously published reports regarding the assessment of health needs and surveillance of morbidity and mortality after hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network
www.nvrc.org/content.aspx?page = 5138§ion = 5
The report Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Communication Access: Lessons Learned Since, 9/11 and Recommendations, prepared by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network and the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, is available here.
Australia’s Overseas Aid Program
www.developmentgateway.com.au/
This web site funded by Australia’s Overseas Aid Program provides information on disaster management, including lessons learned from previous disasters, the complex issues relating to reconstruction and resettlement post-disaster, and the challenges facing the reestablishment of economic livelihoods.
International Association of Emergency Managers
www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/surveys.asp
The results of the 2005 emergency management demographics survey conducted by the International Association of Emergency Managers can be accessed from this web site.
“Ready South Texas”
“Ready South Texas” is a public education and outreach program that teaches children and adults what to do before, during, and after critical incidents.
Center for Public Health Preparedness
www.asph.org/acphp/referral.cfm
This free referral service matches the needs of state and local public health partners in terrorism and emergency response preparedness with available expertise, training, and other educational opportunities and services from the Center for Public Health Preparedness.
Emergency Information and Infrastructure Program Virtual Forum
www.emforum.org/vforum/lc050914.htm
A transcript of the Emergency Information and Infrastructure Program Virtual Forum presentation titled “Revolution Needed in U.S. Emergency Management” is available here.
Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals
www.publichealthlaw.net/Research/Affprojects.htm
The Center for Law and the Public’s Health at Georgetown and Johns Hopkins Universities has developed several resources that provide states and territories with information, contacts, and resources to assist in the assessment of the legal issues that will arise in the implementation of the Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals.
“The Impact of Lifelines on the Estimation of Natural Hazard Loss”
www.irmi.com/Expert/Articles/2005/Gould07.aspx
This short article, “The Impact of Lifelines on the Estimation of Natural Hazard Loss,” available on the web site of the International Risk Management Institute discusses damage of utilities and transportation networks resulting in business interruption and facility operation.
National Science Foundation
www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/disasters/
Disasters, a special online report series from the National Science Foundation (NSF) highlights some of the disaster research supported by NSF. The first two parts of the series are “Understanding Disasters” and “Preparing for the Worst.”
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/basic_docs/SG-report/SG-report-60-180-eng.pdf
This report to the United Nations secretary-general provides an overview of the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and the follow-up to the World Conference on Disaster Reduction held in January in Kobe, Japan.
American Veterinary Medical Association
The web site of the American Veterinary Medical Association provides educational materials to assist veterinarians, animal owners, and others interested in the well-being of animals in preparing for animal safety in the event of a disaster.
Benfield Hazard Research Center’s
www.benfieldhrc.org/disaster_studies/rea/rea_index.htm
The Benfield Hazard Research Center’s rapid environmental assessment in disaster response web page has been substantially updated and expanded. Visit the site for an updated training schedule, background papers, resources, and links to other information about environment and disasters.
Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of International Migration
Disaster Management and Response: Capacity Building for Developing Country Institutions by Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of International Migration is the result of a project to identify and assess the effectiveness of capacity-building activities related to natural and human-induced disasters in developing countries and determine gaps in such activities, areas in need of strengthening, and opportunities for improvement. Based on the assessments, this report recommends actions that could be undertaken to enhance capacity to manage disasters in the most effective manner possible.
Canadian disasters
www.psepc-sppcc.gc.ca/res/em/cdd/index-en.asp
This database contains historical information on disasters that have directly affected Canadians, at home and abroad, over the past century. It includes references to all types of Canadian disasters, including those triggered by natural hazards, technological hazards, or conflict (not including war).
Rural Assistance Center
www.raconline.org/info_guides/hurricane/
The Rural Assistance Center helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research to enable them to provide quality health and human services. This site includes tools, funding, news, and more related to emergency preparedness and hurricane relief.
“READYColorado”
“READYColorado” is a public awareness campaign supported by public and private partners concerned with raising awareness about the importance of disaster preparedness among Colorado citizens. The web site includes tools, checklists, strategies, and information for preparing, responding, and recovering from natural and human-induced disasters.
The Five Pillars of Emergency Communications Planning
www.envoyworldwide.com/pdf/PillarsWppr0805.pdf
“The Five Pillars of Emergency Communications Planning,” a white paper produced by EnvoyWorldwide, discusses best practices for planning communications to key parties in times of crisis.