Category: Disaster

  • The Haiti Quake and Disaster Aid

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Article The Pitfalls of Disaster Relief Analysis of the Situation Conclusion References Introduction The task of mitigating the risks stemming from natural disasters through aid to the populations is complicated by numerous obstacles that are frequently neglected by international organizations. One of the examples of this phenomenon is…

  • Flood Environmental Issues in the Netherlands

    Table of Contents Introduction General Overview Infrastructure in the Netherlands Policies and Strategies for Flood Prevention Perspectives Conclusion References Introduction With the current situation of constantly rising sea levels, the Netherlands is at the constant risk of floods, and those calamities were harsh incentives for the countrys development. Its history is full of floods, many…

  • Hurricane Katrina: Military and Civilian Response

    Table of Contents Introduction Military Strategies and Interference in Civil Actions Civil Reactions and Actions Conclusion Reference Introduction Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating and costliest natural disasters in the whole history of the United States with $108 billion in damages, at least 1,833 people killed, and thousands of citizens left homeless. The…

  • The Haiti Quake and Disaster Aid

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Article The Pitfalls of Disaster Relief Analysis of the Situation Conclusion References Introduction The task of mitigating the risks stemming from natural disasters through aid to the populations is complicated by numerous obstacles that are frequently neglected by international organizations. One of the examples of this phenomenon is…

  • Hurricane Katrina: Military and Civilian Response

    Table of Contents Introduction Military Strategies and Interference in Civil Actions Civil Reactions and Actions Conclusion Reference Introduction Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating and costliest natural disasters in the whole history of the United States with $108 billion in damages, at least 1,833 people killed, and thousands of citizens left homeless. The…

  • Disaster Management and Analysis of Information

    The Storms in Latin America is a detailed account of various storm disasters in 2020. The report includes vital information from four Latin countries that influence the USAID decision-making process. The report contains various elements of assessment and analysis as described by the UNDAC handbook and OFDA Fog manual. The assessment and analysis of a…

  • Disasters and Actions of Rapid Response Services

    An important task of modern times is to improve the forecasting of disasters and develop methods for the rapid and effective elimination of their consequences. Emergencies in recent years have been characterized by their unpredictability, claiming lives and leaving behind numerous destructions and disasters. It obliges the management bodies to take measures to increase the…

  • Earthquakes: Determination of the Risk

    Although experts state that the San Joaquin Valley area rarely experiences earthquakes of more than M4.5+, it is an area that has experienced several earthquakes in the past. Some of these earthquakes were devastating as they were above Mw 7.0. For instance, in 1857, Fort Tejon in the area experienced an earthquake of Mw 7.9…

  • Disaster Management and Analysis of Information

    The Storms in Latin America is a detailed account of various storm disasters in 2020. The report includes vital information from four Latin countries that influence the USAID decision-making process. The report contains various elements of assessment and analysis as described by the UNDAC handbook and OFDA Fog manual. The assessment and analysis of a…

  • Disasters and Actions of Rapid Response Services

    An important task of modern times is to improve the forecasting of disasters and develop methods for the rapid and effective elimination of their consequences. Emergencies in recent years have been characterized by their unpredictability, claiming lives and leaving behind numerous destructions and disasters. It obliges the management bodies to take measures to increase the…