Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research

Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research
Author: Brian Cowan
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2000-07
Genre:
ISBN: 0788187406

This invitation conference, held Dec. 2 and 3, 1994, included earth scientists, engineers, social scientists, agency program managers, and practitioners and others who implement earthquake research. Chapters include: NSF-funded Northridge Earthquake researchers; summary of USGS Northridge supplementary funding; NIST Northridge research; FEMA Northridge research; organizational research programs: Calif. Div. of Mines and Geology, Calif. Seismic Safety Comm., EERI, NCEER, NHRAIC, Rand Critical Technologies Inst., and SAC Joint Venture; Info. Services: EERC-NISEE, NCEER Info. Services, and OES DFO; and individuals' research projects.

Developing a Comprehensive Disaster & Crisis Response Program for Mental Health

Developing a Comprehensive Disaster & Crisis Response Program for Mental Health
Author: Elizabeth K. Carll
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 1998-02
Genre:
ISBN: 078813924X

This unique & comprehensive step-by-step manual will help you set up crisis teams to respond to public emergencies. Includes forms, procedures & guidelines needed to start & manage a disaster response program. You'll learn how to: recruit volunteers & organize response teams; coordinate psychological services with the Red Cross & other responders; establish procedures for on-site response; develop a network of pro-bono, follow-up referrals; & work with reporters to educate the public about your service. Extensive bibliography & resource list.

Dealing with Disaster

Dealing with Disaster
Author: Saundra K. Schneider
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317473353

Now updated with examples through 2010, this classic study examines the disruptive effects of disasters on patterns of human behavior and the operations of government, and the conditions under which even relatively minor crises can lead to system breakdown.

Comparative Psychology

Comparative Psychology
Author: Gary Greenberg
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 930
Release: 1998-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136794514

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.