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Inclusion of animals in emergency contingency planning is not yet common practice in many countries. The purpose of this paper is to assess the need for and viability of such inclusion in Latin America.

The study surveyed 1,882 pet owners in urban areas in Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico to evaluate perceptions of pet owners with regard to their animals in emergencies.

Overall 74.5 percent (confidence interval 72.5‐76.5) said they would take their animals if evacuated. Only 16 percent (14.5‐17.8) would leave their animals behind. Regular vaccination was carried out by 70.5 percent of owners (68.0‐72.5): from 63.6 percent (60.8‐66.2 percent) in Mexico to 87.5 percent (84.3‐90.0) in Colombia. People in lower socio‐economic levels were less likely to take animals to the vet, or to vaccinate or identify them, and more likely to leave their animal behind during evacuation.

Results indicate both the need and the likely success of an animal contingency planning process in urban areas of Latin America.

This is the first survey of its kind concerning disaster preparedness for pets in developing countries, and counters the common perception that in such countries owners are less attached to their pets and that inclusion of animals in emergency contingency planning is not important.

This chapter aims to present the key issues and main aspects of risk management (RM), as they relate to tourism entrepreneurship, with a focus on the RM plan and the various strategies used in controlling risks.

Literature review was conducted and managerial issues and aspects regarding RM in tourism entrepreneurship were highlighted. These issues were illustrated by one example and two case studies from the business world.

This chapter suggests that every probable risk must have a pre-formulated plan to deal with its possible consequences. In the field of tourism entrepreneurship, the elimination of risk by putting safety measures in place is not simply achieved by taking precautions in a haphazard manner. Rather, these tasks require a proactive approach, an intricate and logical plan.

This chapter is explorative in nature, based on a literature review and case study analysis. It takes more entrepreneurial/practical than academic approach.

This chapter provides RM process as a generic framework for entrepreneurs/managers in the identification, analysis, assessment, treatment and monitoring of risk related to their business ventures. It also suggests the appropriate steps to follow to efficiently managing risks. Every tourism enterprise should have a strategy and an emergency/contingency plan to address risks.

This chapter outlines, in a comprehensive and practical way, a strategic approach to risk management for the tourism enterprises. It also highlights the importance and utility of planning and implementing of a suitable strategy to effectively address business-related risks.

This paper aims to review the literature on assistive technologies (AT) during the COVID-19 pandemic and afterward, in libraries globally, as portrayed on blogs, wikis and the internet.

Reports from blogs, internet sources and databases during the pandemic in 2019 up to July 2022 are examined and findings highlighted the trends in the use of AT within that period.

AT were not readily available in libraries, archives and museums during the lockdown. Some institutions made emergency contingency provisions to loan out equipment. Online resources were made available over time, however. In aftermath of the pandemic, there is a concerted effort to bridge the gaps in service delivery to the clientele that need AT and plan for possible future emergencies.

This paper presents an overview of the trends in the use of AT during and after the COVID-19 pandemic globally.

In this article, the author outlines the government proposals for effective responses to emergencies and major disasters. Partnership working is a major theme within this and therefore there will be implications for crime and disorder partnerships.

Begins with a brief overview of the various forms of preparation for major emergencies which are typically undertaken by local authorities. Argues that in addition to the usual range of preparations, an emergency management system is required which facilitates strategic decision making, management, and co‐ordination which are responsive to the uncertainty and rapidly changing conditions of an emergency. Describes specific activities which are required to address a major emergency. Outlines a model system with specific emergency management posts and responsibilities.

Looks at major disasters and the steps taken to limit the problems which have and may occur, by an adequate training resource. Looks in particular at oil‐rig disasters such as Piper Alpha, Ekofisk, Aleksander Kjelland and Ocean Ranger all of which had contributory shortcomings enhanced by management on‐and off‐shore. Reinforces the concepts that an emergency response or contingency plan must provide the basis for emergency training, and that training for the 1990s will be in simulators.

Environment and disasters have a close relationship. Environmental change causes disasters or enhances the frequency or intensity of disasters. Climate change is often regarded as an environmental phenomenon; however, when we see changes in the typhoon path, or repeated occurrences of heavy rainfall or strong typhoons, it is often attributed to climatic changes. In that case, environmental change (climate change) is the cause and disaster (typhoon or flood) is considered as the impact. On the other hand, when a disaster like typhoon, earthquake, or tsunami occurs, it produces a huge amount of debris. Disaster debris or disaster waste becomes an environmental problem. In many cases, the disaster also causes significant impacts on the ecology. Therefore, disaster becomes a cause, and environmental degradation becomes the impact.

ABRACI, the Brazilian Printed Circuit Association, has reported that since March 1990 the Brazilian PCB industry, in common with other branches of industry, has been plunged into turmoil.