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Series
Quick response research report volume 145
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
Parameters that may affect the death rate in a tornado disaster are income level, educational level, accuracy of forecast, communication systems, emergency rescue operation and transportation, medical equipment, community network, and so on.
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Series
Quick response research report volume 116
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
Cataloged significant differences between victim and survivor traits, identified successful warning operations and media practices, and characterized emergent risk factors for death, injury, and damage.
Series
Quick response research report volume 84
Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
The coastal impacts from Opal were generally the result of wave action and flooding rather than wind. Much can be learned on how to mitigate future damage from a survey of the damage patterns using a geological perspective.
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Series
Quick response research report volume 179
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
The objective of this research was to examine the performance of both the Red Cross and FEMA following a major disaster.
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Series
Quick response research report volume 231
Pub. Date
[2012?]
Description
In a disaster, decisions have to be made regarding where to go, what to do, and how to locate supplies, help clean up, contact and locate family, file insurance claims, and apply for federal aid. Public libraries are uniquely primed to provide important community information and referral services. Libraries are also the primary provider of free computer and Internet access and serve as community anchor institutions, where people can gather informally...
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