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Natural Disaster Response
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ISBN-13:
9781420512618
Veröffentl:
2015
Einband:
PDF
Seiten:
104
Autor:
Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Serie:
Hot Topics
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
According to Time Magazine, natural disasters have claimed 1.35 million lives between the years of 1994-2013. When inclement weather like winter storms, extreme cold, hurricanes, and tornados are predicted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to take extra precautions like storing water, food, and medical supplies. This essential book takes a look at recent global natural disasters and the various responses to them. Readers are provided with a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the topic through real world examples and guided narrative. Each chapter provides background on a recent disaster, analyzes what actions were taken as a result, and considers whether those actions proved effective.
According to Time Magazine, natural disasters have claimed 1.35 million lives between the years of 1994-2013. When inclement weather like winter storms, extreme cold, hurricanes, and tornados are predicted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to take extra precautions like storing water, food, and medical supplies. This essential book takes a look at recent global natural disasters and the various responses to them. Readers are provided with a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the topic through real world examples and guided narrative. Each chapter provides background on a recent disaster, analyzes what actions were taken as a result, and considers whether those actions proved effective.