Disaster Prevention and Management: Volume 8 Issue 2
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An International JournalCategory:
Environmental Management / EnvironmentTable Of Contents
Managing information systems’ contingencies in banks: a case study
Alberto PetroniAs information systems (IS) become indispensable, EDP disaster recovery has to become an essential IS function. In this paper, after discussing the criticality of sound…
Contingency plan exercises
Christopher F. PayneThis article highlights the value of close co‐ operation and understanding between those inthe public, private and voluntary sectors who have the responsibility for…
Volcanic hazard perceptions: comparative shifts in knowledge and risk
David M. Johnston, Mark S. Bebbington Chin‐Diew Lai, Bruce F. Houghton, Douglas PatonResidents of two North Island, New Zealand, communities were surveyed in March 1995 to measure their understanding of volcanic hazards. This was repeated in November 1995…
Disaster business continuity: promoting staff capability
Douglas PatonThe object of business continuity planning is minimising loss after a disaster. Achieving this goal requires that management and information systems are available to…
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0965-3562Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr JC Gaillard
- Prof. Emmanuel Luna