Natural hazards analysis : reducing the impact of disasters
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TextPublication details: Boca Raton CRC Press 2009Description: xviii,285p.Involvement 180 Ethics and Decision Making 182 Legal Issues in Decision Making ..184 Indemnification..- .. 186 Acknowledging Risk as a Part of Risk Communication.. 186 Learning as a Part of Risk Communication. 187 Discussion Questions- .. 188 Applications- 189 Web Sites..- . 189 References- 189 8 The Hazards Risk Management Process. by GREG SHAW 193 Objectives- 193 Key Terms..- 193 Issue..- 194 Introduction ..- .194 Terminology- .. 195 Risk Management- .. 197 Hazards Risk Management Framing Questions 200 Framework for Hazards Risk Management ..201 Components of the Hazards Risk Management Process .202 Communicate and Consult (A Continual Component of the HRM Process)- ..202 Monitor and Review (A Continual Component of the HRM Process)- ..203 Step 1: Establish the Context203 Organizational/Community Context ..203 Stakeholder Involvement 204 Objectives- . 204 Step 2: Identify the Hazards 205 Comprehensive Hazard Identification .205 Hazard Identification Strategy-Organization/ Community Resources 205 Hazard Identification Strategy-Web Resources205 Categorizing Hazards 206 Step 3: Assess the Hazard Risk 206 Hazard Risk Assessment Strategy.. 206 Step 4: Sort the Hazards by Risk Magnitude207 Sorting Strategies- .207 The Use of Expert Judgment 208 Step 5: Analyze the Risks from Each Hazard 208 Hazards Risk Analysis Strategy 208 Categorizing the Hazard Risk ..209 Step 6: Group and Prioritize the Hazard Risks and Consider Risk Management Interventions209 Grouping and Prioritizing Strategy.209 Consider Hazard Risk Element Interventions210 Application of the Hazards Risk Management Process ..211 Overview- 211 Step 1: Establish the Context212 Organizational/Community Context ..212 Stakeholder Involvement .212 Objectives- .. 213 Step 2: Identify the Hazards 213 Step 3: Assess the Hazard Risk.213 Hazard Risk Assessment Strategy..213 Step 4: Sort the Hazards by Risk Magnitude214 Step 5: Analyze the Risks from Each Hazard 214 Step 6: Group and Prioritize the Hazard Risks and Consider Risk Management Interventions215 Grouping and Prioritizing Strategy.215 Consider Hazard Risk Element Interventions 215 Hazards Risk Management and Comprehensive Risk Management ..217 Discussion Questions- ..217 Applications- 218 Web Sites..- .219 References- 219 9 Planning for Sustainable and Disaster Resilient Communities by GAVIN SMITH 221 Objectives ..- 221 Key Terms..- 221 Introduction ..- .223 Sustainability, Disaster Resilience, and Hazard Mitigation Planning..223 The Hazard Mitigation Planning Policy Framework229 The Hazard Mitigation Plan 230 The Power of Plan Making: Tools and Process..235 The Planning Process: Building Stakeholder Capacity to Confront Hazards.- .236 Discussion Questions- ..243 Applications- .. 244 You Be the Planner.- .. 244 Web Sites..- 244 References- 244 Disaster-Resilient Communities: A New Hazards Risk Management Framework- .249 Objectives- 249 Key Terms..- 249 Introduction 250 Current Hazard Mitigation Policies..250 A New Hazards Risk Management Policy Framework253 Expand Hazards Analysis to Include Sustainable Development and Disaster-Resilient Theme 254 Use Risk Assessment Findings to Guide Land-Use Planning and Action: Assessing Current and Future Vulnerability ..255 Assess Hazard Risk Management Policies, Programs, Plans, and Projects: Building Local Capacity and Self-Reliance..255 Balancing Incentives and Penalties Affecting Human Settlement Pattern Adjustments: A Critical Look at Existing Hazard Mitigation Programs- ..256 Policy Evaluation and Modification: Assess Losses Avoided and Build Disaster-Resilient Communities259 Recommendations for Action 260 Conduct National Assessment of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans.. 260 Place a Greater Emphasis on Land-Use Decisions and Human Settlement Patterns- 261 Establish a Robust Training and Capacity-Building Approach..261 Provide Benefits to Communities that Develop Comprehensive Plans262 Comprehensive Hazards Risk Management Benefits from the Involvement of Professional Land-Use Planners262 Facilitate the Use of Planners as Agents of Social Change and Policy Learning 263 Include Hazards Analysis in Planning for Climate Change264 Discussion Questions265 Application ..- ..265 You Be the Policy Analyst265 References..\2ISBN: - 142007038X
- 363.347 PIN
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| Book | CEPT Library | Faculty of Planning | 363.347 PIN | Available | Status:Catalogued;Bill No:43603 | 006356 |
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