Disaster-proof!

Disaster-proof!
Author: Robin Koontz
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 173160288X

A look at the engineering processes that go into construction disaster-proof structures.

Building Resilience: A Comprehensive Approach to Disaster-Proof Structures

Building Resilience: A Comprehensive Approach to Disaster-Proof Structures
Author: Charles Nehme
Publisher: Charles Nehme
Total Pages: 192
Release:
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In an era of increasing climate change and natural disasters, the need for resilient structures has never been more urgent. The devastating impacts of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires have highlighted the vulnerability of our built environment and the critical importance of designing and constructing structures that can withstand these threats. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of disaster resilience, exploring the principles, techniques, and technologies that can be employed to create structures that are both safe and sustainable. From seismic design to wind engineering, flood protection to fire safety, this book covers a wide range of topics that are essential for understanding and implementing disaster-resilient practices. The book is organized into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of disaster resilience. The introduction provides a foundational understanding of the concept of disaster resilience and its importance. Subsequent chapters delve into structural design principles, construction materials and techniques, case studies, emerging trends, and policy and regulatory frameworks. By studying the information presented in this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with building disaster-resilient structures. The knowledge and insights gained from this book can be applied by architects, engineers, planners, and policymakers to create more sustainable and resilient communities. I hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about disaster resilience and its implications for the built environment.

Disaster Proof

Disaster Proof
Author: Lance Mortlock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2021
Genre: Business planning
ISBN: 9781988025681

Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief

Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief
Author: K. Bradley Penuel
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 985
Release: 2010-12-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1452266395

This encyclopedia covers response to disasters around the world, from governments to NGOs, from charities to politics, from refugees to health, and from economics to international relations, covering issues in both historical and contemporary context. The volumes include information relevant to students of sociology, national security, economics, health sciences, political science, emergency preparedness, history, agriculture, and many other subjects. The goal is to help readers appreciate the importance of the effects, responsibilities, and ethics of disaster relief, and to initiate educational discussion brought forth by the specific cultural, scientific, and topical articles contained within the work. Including 425 signed entries in a two-volume set presented in A-to-Z format, and drawing contributors from varied academic disciplines, this encyclopedia also features a preface by Thomas H. Kean and Lee H. Hamilton of the 9/11 Commission. This reference resource examines disaster response and relief in a manner that is authoritative yet accessible, jargon-free, and balanced to help readers better understand issues from varied perspectives. Key Themes - Geography - Government and International Agencies - History - Human-induced Disasters - Infrastructure - Local Response - Major Disasters (Relief Case Studies) - Medicine and Psychology - Methods and Practices - Mitigation - Natural Disasters (Overviews) - Politics and Funding - Preparedness - Recovery - Response - Science and Prediction - Sociology - U.S. Geographical Response

The Get Organized Answer Book

The Get Organized Answer Book
Author: Jamie Novak
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1402223420

An organizing expert's guide to winning the battle with clutter—for good. Is there an easy system I can use to keep track of bills and receipts? Should I sell, give away, or just throw away the stuff I'm ready to part with? How can I get to all the "fix-it" projects I keep putting off? What's the secret to making a habit of organizing? Where do I start? In a world with more stuff, more to-do's, and more wants, organizing and efficiency expert Jamie Novak offers clear and simple ideas to help readers cut through the clutter and find what's important. Proven strategies show readers how they can better organize their lives—and find more free time and energy. The Get Organized Answer Book tackles all areas of life and home: Where to start and how to stay motivated Simple organizing systems for clothes, bills, photos, and more What to keep and what to throw away How to stop the junk mail and end the paper piles Inexpensive storage solutions for every space It is estimated that 80 percent of the clutter in your home or office is a result of disorganization—not a lack of space. Yet when it comes to finding and fixing the problem, most people have no idea where to begin. The Get Organized Answer Book tells you exactly how, when, and where to start, with simple systems and strategies to cut through the clutter, find what's important, and recharge your life at home and at the office. The Get Organized Answer Book answers your most important questions, including: What should be put through a shredder instead of thrown away? What can I do to make my desk setup more efficient? How can I locate and organize an aging parent's important belongings? What are the root causes of disorganization? Free items or items on sale aren't really clutter, are they? How can I spend less time running errands? Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Get Organized Answer Book is your guide to winning the battle with clutter—for good.

Handbook Of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management: Climate Change And Natural Disasters

Handbook Of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management: Climate Change And Natural Disasters
Author: Christian N Madu
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Total Pages: 957
Release: 2017-07-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813207965

Climate change is increasingly of great concern to the world community. The earth has witnessed the buildup of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, changes in biodiversity, and more occurrences of natural disasters. Recently, scientists have begun to shift their emphasis away from curbing carbon dioxide emission to adapting to carbon dioxide emission. The increase in natural disasters around the world is unprecedented in earth's history and these disasters are often associated to climate changes. Many nations along the coastal lines are threatened by massive floods and tsunamis. Earthquakes are increasing in intensity and erosion and droughts are problems in many parts of the developing countries. This book is therefore to investigate ways to prepare and effectively manage these disasters and possibly reduce their impacts. The focus is on mitigation strategies and policies that will help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters. The book takes an in-depth look at climate change and its association to socio-economic development and cultures especially in vulnerable communities; and investigates how communities can develop resilience to disasters. A balanced and a multiple perspective approach to manage the risks associated with natural disasters is offered by engaging authors from the entire globe to proffer solutions.

Ethics for Disaster

Ethics for Disaster
Author: Naomi Zack
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2023-05-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1538179660

Ethics for Disaster shows how individual and government preparation and response to hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, pandemics, and other disasters are ethical matters. Confronting the social inequalities revealed by these disasters, we must also acknowledge how the lack of preparation for climate change and pandemics has shifted these threats from modern, isolated disasters into constant contemporary risks. This second edition presents four new chapters about disaster-as-risk from; climate change, the natural elements of earth, air, wind, and fire; the COVID-19 and other pandemics; and innocent victims and refugees. Now more than ever, we need good and just moral principles to guide us through the disruptive crises ahead––especially for minorities. Humanism and humanitarianism are vital. Zack combines moral philosophy, political theory, public policy, and environmental science to present new ways to think about changes in the world we all share.

Disaster Management

Disaster Management
Author: I.Sundar T.Sezhiyan
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2007-11
Genre: Crisis management
ISBN: 9788176257497