Broward Sheriff's Office general DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES. control, and suppression of fire (both structuraland nonstructural); and in response to natural and human-made disasters. http://www.sheriff.org/about_bso/admin/hr/jobdetails.cfm?pk=326
Lab 3 stability of natural and humanmade slopes and Solving general problems in environmentalgeosceince, eg of conditions and factors of natural disasters, as well http://www.geoenv.ru/structure/lab3/lab3-eng.htm
Extractions: Academician of RAS Viktor Ivanovich Osipov. Staff of Laboratory: N.A. Rumiantzeva, V.I. Osipov, T.A. Dodonova, Yu. V. Safronov, I.I. Molodikh, Yu.A. Mamaev, S.D. Filimonov, B.K. LapochkinÎ. The laboratory research is mainly focused at solving fundamental and applied problems in engineering geology and geoenvironment in urban areas, the development of methods of increasing the load-bearing capacity of weak soils and rocks, and the assessment of natural safety of technosphere components. Main research fields: The study of composition, structure, status, and properties of undisturbed soils and rocks (for regional survey) and those subject to hypergenic and human-induced transformations (including basements of engineering structures). The development of methods and techniques of artificial improvement of soil-massif properties. Application to construction practice of the original "Geocomposite" method of artificial reinforcing soil massifs.
Extractions: David A. Korn Go to chapter: Go to Page: Active Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Table of Contents, pp. vii-x Introduction, pp. 1-5 1 A Crisis of National Identity, pp. 6-10 2 Who Are the Internally Displaced?..., pp. 11-18 3 The Internally Displaced: Where a..., pp. 19-33 4 Who Helps the Internally Displace..., pp. 34-48 5 Can the UN Do a Better Job?, pp. 49-66 6 Nongovernmental and Regional Orga..., pp. 67-85 7 A Legal Framework for Protecting ..., pp. 86-91 8 Strategies and Solutions, pp. 92-121 Conclusion, pp. 122-126 Appendix: Guiding Principles on Int..., pp. 127-140 Index, pp. 141-148 THIS PAGE chapter: Active Table of Contents Active Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Table of Contents, pp. vii-x Introduction, pp. 1-5 1 A Crisis of National Identity, pp. 6-10 2 Who Are the Internally Displaced?..., pp. 11-18 3 The Internally Displaced: Where a..., pp. 19-33 4 Who Helps the Internally Displace..., pp. 34-48
Extractions: Roberta Cohen, Francis M. Deng Go to chapter: Go to Page: Active Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-xii Contents, pp. xiii-xviii Preface, pp. xix-xxii 1. Introduction, pp. 1-14 2. Global Overview, pp. 15-72 3. Legal Framework, pp. 73-125 4. Institutional Arrangements, pp. 126-186 5. The Role of Nongovernment Organi..., pp. 187-212 6. Regional Responses, pp. 213-238 7. Strategies and Recommendations, pp. 239-304 Appendix: Proposed Guiding Principl..., pp. 305-316 Notes, pp. 317-400 Index, pp. 401-414 THIS PAGE chapter: Active Table of Contents Active Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-xii Contents, pp. xiii-xviii Preface, pp. xix-xxii 1. Introduction, pp. 1-14 2. Global Overview, pp. 15-72 3. Legal Framework, pp. 73-125 4. Institutional Arrangements, pp. 126-186 5. The Role of Nongovernment Organi..., pp. 187-212 6. Regional Responses, pp. 213-238 7. Strategies and Recommendations, pp. 239-304 Appendix: Proposed Guiding Principl..., pp. 305-316
RESEARCH INTERESTS to explore the role (both positive and negative) of general peer relations childrenand their families in coping with natural and humanmade disasters. http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/alagreca/research.phtml
ACT Appeals the massive human suffering caused by both natural and humanmade disasters increasinglyrequires present appeal they have submitted a very general proposal http://act-intl.org/appeals/appeals_2000/AEMT01.html
Extractions: Balance Requested from ACT Network: U$ 1,433,698 Worldwide, the massive human suffering caused by both natural and human-made disasters increasingly requires the international humanitarian community to respond to complex and demanding situations with effective life saving and life preserving assistance. At the same time, ACT members working to provide this critical humanitarian assistance are themselves faced with the need to constantly build and expand their ability and knowledge in order to minister to the needs of vulnerable emergency-affected persons within their communities and countries. The mandate of ACT requires an Investment in Capacity Building and Emergency Preparedness within its operational members and structure. During the past two and a half years, ACT members throughout the network have worked together to plan and implement many effective initiatives which have significantly assisted and built an increased ACT emergency response capacity. Projects and programs have included the provision of training work shops and seminars, development of new disaster response resources, and other programs which have brought ACT implementing members together to network with each other and share experiences and knowledge.
Extractions: Home Topics Facts Publications Documents Video Assessment About NCPTSD Most Popular Pages: By John R. Freedy, Ph.D. and Dean G. Kilpatrick, Ph.D. NCP Clinical Quarterly 4(2): Spring 1994 Convincing the reader of the importance of this topic should not be difficult. Each year, several million American adults suffer injury or property damage due to natural disasters (1). In several large household probability samples we (together with colleagues) have found that approximately one-third of adults report exposure to a natural disaster during their life span (2,3). In addition, recent events confirm the potential impact of various natural disasters (e.g., the Great Midwest floods of '93; the Southern California fires of '93, Hurricanes Andrew '92, Iniki '92, and Hugo '89; the Oakland Hills fire '91, and the Loma Prieta earthquake '89). Our personal and professional backgrounds provide us with insights concerning the mental health impact of natural disasters. On a personal level, we both lived in Charleston, South Carolina in September, 1989 when Hurricane Hugo devastated the area. We understand first hand what it is like to prepare for, survive, and clean up following a major natural disaster. On a professional level, we are part of a clinical research team that specializes in studying the mental health impact of various natural disasters. We have received National Institute of Mental Health funding to study the following events: Hurricane Hugo (September, 1989), the Loma Prieta earthquake (October, 1989), the Sierra Madre earthquake (June, 1991), and Hurricane Andrew (August, 1992). Our comments reflect a synthesis of out personal insights and research findings.
D&SCRN - 9th International Symposium, Antalya Turkey of knowledge and ideas on the subject of natural and human made disasters. sea levelrise, marine biological hazards, etc.), humanmade hazards (air and http://online.northumbria.ac.uk/geography_research/dscrn/newsletter/newsletter9/
Extractions: Natural and human made disasters are still causing devastating suffering for humanity in the new millennium. Identification of risks, analysis of hazards and effective mitigation as well as preparedness against disasters pose important challenges for both the research community and for the society at large. It is acknowledged that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary for finding solutions for the protection of populations, the environment and the structures. Hazards 2002, the Ninth International Symposium on Natural and Human Made Hazards Background: The Hazards 2002 International Symposium is the ninth in the continuing inter-disciplinary series begun in 1988. The eighth Symposium was held in Tokushima, Japan 2000 and was attended by participants from over 25 countries around the world. The objectives of this series of symposia on Natural and Technological Hazards are to promote the advancement of hazard sciences, to perceive and explore those aspects that may be similar among some of the various hazards, to review the latest developments in several selected fields and to outline new directions for future research. Achieving the objectives of the symposia has taken on a new sense of urgency as a result of the large number of natural and human - made disasters (e.g. earthquakes, floods, tsunamis etc.) that have already occurred in various parts of the world over the last years.
Extractions: PIM 2003, climate change, global warning, sea level rise, terrestrial and extraterrestrial factors, anthropogenic drivers, international treaties, Kyoto protocol, Berlin mandate, Milankovitch processes, natural and man-made disasters. disaster risk assessment , preparedness and mitigation Dr. George Pararas Carayannis Tsunami, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Volcanic Eruptions and other Natural and Man-Made Hazards and Disasters Climate Changes, Natural and Man-Made Disasters - Assessment of Risks, Preparedness and Mitigation George Pararas-Carayannis PIM 2003 is presented with the challenge of evaluating the progress that has been made on monitoring climate change and on natural disaster risk assessment, preparedness and mitigation. PIM 2003 can play an important role on future international efforts, by identifying remaining needs and - through the drafting of a Resolution - make appropriate recommendations to national and international organizations for implementation of additional measures that will improve education, preparedness and action plans to mitigate adverse impacts of climatic change and of natural and man-made disasters.
Extractions: Bangkok EMERGING ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (Item 6 (b) of the provisional agenda) EMERGING ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS RELATED TO NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS Note by the secretariat SUMMARY INTRODUCTION SUMMARY FINDINGS OF THE REGIONAL SURVEY REGIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EMERGING ISSUES ON WATER-RELATED DISASTERS Main features of water-related hazards and recent disasters in the region ... CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION 1. Over the past two years, the Asian and Pacific region has suffered exceptionally heavy losses from natural disasters. In 1997, the total damage caused by floods alone was estimated at aboutUS$ 7,230 million in seven countries, according to the annual ESCAP survey on water-related disasters. 2. Apart from the need to take stock of the impact of the increasing intensity of disasters in the region, 1999 is also a special year for disaster reduction. It marks the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
Methodist Resources Religious Anthropology agency at work around the world, responding to natural or humanmade disasters. UnitedMethodist Communications Also known as the general Commission on http://www.archaeolink.com/methodist_resources_religious_an.htm
Extractions: Methodist Resources Religious Anthropology Home Religious Anthropology Amish Anglican/Episcopal ... Judaism The links provided here are for the purpose of having online material where you can learn what each faith has to say about itself. While these links are not about "religious anthropology" itself, having a knowledge of what each faith believes, and its internal dynamics, can be an important tool in many studies of the anthropology of religion. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Official website. History, bishops, general officers, departments and links. - http://www.theamezionchurch.org/ Evangelical Methodist Churches Official website. General information with lists of churches. - http://www.emchurch.org/ The Free Methodist Church In Canada - MAIN PAGE Official website of The Free Methodist Church of Canada. Comprehensive information including missions, positional papers and other resources. - http://www.fmc-canada.org/
Extractions: Home Topics Facts General Treatment Veterans Disasters Phases Range Risk Factors Survivors of Disaster Resources Mental Health Intervention Effects Children Death Notification Psychopharmacology Self-Help Survivors Acute Interventions mental health guidelines mental health guidelines Response Primary Care Screen Cautions Early Intervention Rescue Workers Domestic Violence Frequently Asked Questions Managing Grief Effects of Media Coverage Severe Mental Illness Combat and Civilians Helping Survivors Cuidándose y Ayudándose Debriefing Turkey Taiwan Terrorism Working with Survivors Substance Use Veterans Specific Publications Documents Video Assessment About NCPTSD Most Popular Pages: A National Center for PTSD Fact Sheet Prepared by: Fran H. Norris, Georgia State University, with the assistance of Christopher M. Byrne and Eolia Diaz, Georgia State University, and Krzysztof Kaniasty, Indiana University of Pennsylvania A total of 177 articles that described results for 130 distinct samples composed of over 50,000 individuals who experienced 80 different disasters were coded as to: Disaster type (62% natural disasters, 29% technological disasters, and 9% mass violence)
Extractions: Canada's Emergency Management System In Canada, between 1996 and 1998, three weather-related events the Saguenay River flood (1996), the Red River flood (1997) and ice storm in Eastern Canada (1998) resulted in total costs of more than $9.2 billion. The Government of Canada alone paid out over $1.5 billion in disaster financial assistance. Millions of people's lives and livelihoods were also severely affected for extended periods of time. Canadians should recognize the types of emergencies they may face. There are a significant number of natural or human made disasters, from floods to chemical fires, which could occur in this country. To the extent practical, Canadians should be reasonably prepared for them. Canada has a highly-developed response capacity, and a great deal of proven experience for dealing with all types of emergencies. Recent history has shown how governments, private and volunteer organizations come together to effectively manage major emergencies, including those of floods, earthquakes, ice storms and other severe weather events, as well as toxic spills and other public health emergencies.
ReliefWeb: Secretary-General To Decade For Natural Disaster Reduction OF natural disasters CONTINUE TO RISE. Following are remarks of Secretarygeneral Kofi nearly always exacerbated by human action or inaction disasters can also be made worse by http://wwww.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/s/C75DE1D76F597112C12567A70043744E
Extractions: Press Release SG/SM/7060 - 19990706 DESPITE DEDICATED EFFORTS, NUMBER AND COST OF NATURAL DISASTERS CONTINUE TO RISE Following are remarks of Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the occasion of the closing of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, delivered at the International Conference Centre of Geneva on 5 July: As the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) draws to a close we have achieved much, but we continue to confront major challenges. It is a tragic irony that 1998, the penultimate year of the Disaster Reduction Decade, was also a year in which natural disasters increased so dramatically. At the same time, the International Decade has seen major achievements; for that, the IDNDR team here in Geneva, and their partners in and outside the United Nations system, deserve our gratitude. There have been major advances in scientific cooperation. Around the world, an interdisciplinary scientific community of meteorologists, geologists, seismologists and social scientists is working ever more cohesively. Despite its limited financial resources, IDNDR has also brought together governments, NGOs, other international organizations and the private sector to work with the scientific community on disaster reduction strategies. Much has been learned from the creative disaster prevention efforts of poor communities in developing countries.
Extractions: Titel: Minding the Machines:Preventing Technological Disasters 1 Book Cased (Hardback) Reihe: PH PTR Author: William Evan Verlag: Prentice Hall PTR Sprache: Englisch Seiten: Erschienen: Mai 2002 ISBN: Unser Service für Dozenten document.Form1._ctl15ctl83ctl19_State.value=0; Bestellen ISBN Artikel Verlag S ... V Minding the Machines:Preventing Technological Disasters 1 Book Cased (Hardback) Prentice Hall PTR E For students in any course on technology and society, or technological risk. Technological breakthroughs have revolutionized our lives, but some of them have also led to catastrophe. In this book, two leading experts in technological risk assessment and mitigation analyze nearly three dozen disasters-from Chernobyl to Challenger, the Bhopal gas leak to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. They present lessons learned and preventive strategies for all four leading causes of disaster: technical design, human factors, organizational system factors, and socio-cultural factors. They also identify appropriate preventive roles for every participant in technological systems, from corporations to individual citizens.
07/06/00 -- "Natural" Disasters A Misnomer, UN Leader Says "natural" disasters a Misnomer, UN Leader Says. ( c) Environment News Service (ENS) 1999. July 6, 1999 in which natural disasters increased so dramatically " United Nations Secretarygeneral Kofi http://www.climateark.org/articles/1999/natmisno.htm
Extractions: July 6, 1999 GENEVA, Switzerland, July 6, 1999 (ENS) - "It is a tragic irony that 1998, the penultimate year of the Disaster Reduction Decade, was also a year in which natural disasters increased so dramatically," United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday. Annan was speaking at the closing ceremonies for the United Nations International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) at the International Conference Centre of Geneva. "It is becoming increasingly clear that term 'natural' for such events is a misnomer," Annan said. Ecological imbalances brought on by poor development practices and climate change are responsible for much of the loss of life, displacement and destruction that follows floods, storms, earthquakes and droughts, the secretary-general pointed out. Much has been learned from the creative disaster prevention efforts of poor communities in developing countries, said Annan, for it is the poor who live most directly in harm's way due to population pressures. They must live on flood plains, in earthquake-prone zones and on unstable hillsides. "Their extraordinary vulnerability is perhaps the single most important cause of disaster casualties," said Annan. The cost of weather-related disasters in 1998 alone exceeded the cost of all such disasters in the whole of the 1980s. Tens of thousands of mostly poor people died in storms, floods, earthquakes and droughts. Tens of millions have been temporarily or permanently displaced. The cost of disasters in the 1990s was some nine times higher than in the 1960s, Annan said.
A/RES/45/100. Humanitarian Assistance To Victims Of Natural Disasters And Simila United Nations. A/RES/45/100. general Assembly. Distr. general. 14 December 1990. ORIGINAL ENGLISH encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental important contribution made in providing humanitarian http://www.un.org/documents/ga/res/45/a45r100.htm
Extractions: Strategies for Helping Children and Adolescents References Yehuda R, McFarlane AC, Shalev AY. Predicting the development of posttraumatic stress disorder from the acute response to a traumatic event. Biological Psychiatry Smith EM, North CS. Posttraumatic stress disorder in natural disasters and technological accidents. In: Wilson JP, Raphael B, eds. International handbook of traumatic stress syndromes . New York: Plenum Press, 1993; 405-19. March JS, Amaya-Jackson L, Terry R, Costanzo P. Posttraumatic symptomatology in children and adolescents after an industrial fire. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Osofsky JD. The effects of exposure to violence on young children. American Psychologist Pynoos RS, Steinberg AM, Goenjian AK. Traumatic stress in childhood and adolescence: recent developments and current controversies. In: Van der Kolk BA, McFarlane AC, Weisaeth L, eds. Traumatic stress: the effects of overwhelming experience on mind, body, and society
U.S. Agency For International Development These 2,816 records of foreign, natural and humanmade, disasters include dates Detailedinformation on disasters to which AID/OFDA has responded is http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/hazard/resource/soc/disforgn.html
Extractions: Website: http://www.info.usaid.gov/ Disaster History File: The Disaster History File contains a quantitative record of all foreign disasters to which the Agency for International Development/Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance, AID/OFDA, has responded since 1964, plus selected major disasters dating back to 1900. These 2,816 records of foreign, natural and human-made, disasters include: dates; locations; casualties; damages to housing, transportation, communications, and crops; and magnitude of impact. These records are worldwide excluding the US. The Disaster History File provides intervention information for the prediction of disaster patterns and response requirements. The Disaster History File's sources are published reports from the AID/OFDA, international organizations, and voluntary agencies. Detailed information on disasters to which AID/OFDA has responded is recorded in disaster case reports and OFDA's Annual Reports.
