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2006

Disaster

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Lessons Of Disaster: Policy Change After Catastrophic Events, Thomas Birkland Dec 2005

Lessons Of Disaster: Policy Change After Catastrophic Events, Thomas Birkland

Thomas A Birkland

Even before the wreckage of a disaster is cleared, one question is foremost in the minds of the public: "What can be done to prevent this from happening again?" Today, news media and policymakers often invoke the "lessons of September 11" and the "lessons of Hurricane Katrina." Certainly, these unexpected events heightened awareness about problems that might have contributed to or worsened the disasters, particularly about gaps in preparation. Inquiries and investigations are made that claim that "lessons" were "learned" from a disaster, leading us to assume that we will be more ready the next time a similar threat looms, …


Building Internal Capacity For Community Disaster Resiliency By Using A Collaborative Approach: A Case Study Of The University Of New Orleans Disaster Resistant University Project, John Kiefer, Monica Farris, Natalie Durel Dec 2005

Building Internal Capacity For Community Disaster Resiliency By Using A Collaborative Approach: A Case Study Of The University Of New Orleans Disaster Resistant University Project, John Kiefer, Monica Farris, Natalie Durel

John J. Kiefer

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