Disaster Prevention and Management: Volume 16 Issue 1

Bomb explosions, environment and health: a Nigerian experience

This paper seeks to describe the impact of a series of bomb explosions (Ikeja Ammunition Transfer Depot, Lagos, Nigeria) on the environment, health and psychology of the local…

A population and economic comparison of Story County, Iowa following the great flood of 1993 to Cambria County, Pennsylvania following the 1977 Johnstown flood

This article seeks to compare the effects of the 1977 Johnstown Flood on Cambria County, Pennsylvania with the effects of the Great Flood of 1993 on Story County, Iowa. The…

Institutional preparedness and sustainability of micro finance institutions during post disaster scenario

This paper seeks to show how microfinance has contributed to poverty reduction and strengthening the risk management capacity of the poor.

Opportunities for improving disaster management in Chile: a case study

This paper seeks to propose measures to improve management of rainfall‐related disasters in Chile.

Primary healthcare organizations facing a disaster: the Quebec experience

This paper seeks to evaluate the role and the nature of the interventions by primary healthcare organizations in Quebec during the ice storm of 1998. The two basic questions are…

Co‐ordinating humanitarian operations in peace support missions

This paper seeks to contribute to a more effective co‐ordination of humanitarian operations by military and civilian organizations involved in a peace support mission in response…

The terrorism threat and managing workplaces

The purpose of this paper is to present research findings on how the threat of terrorism to Australia affects managers and employees in workplaces in a large city. It investigates…

Preparing for natural hazards: normative and attitudinal influences

This paper seeks to further develop a model of natural hazard preparedness by examining the role of attitudes to natural hazards and their mitigation and social norms. It aims to…

All hazards

Some state resources

Overseas and international resources

Pollution

Railway accidents

Cloud over Hong Kong storm signal system

Aviation

Contact4Me

When more can be too much

International calendar

National Associations

Indices and Clearinghouses

Severe weather

Fires and explosions

STARC consortium

Miscellaneous

1.8 million at risk of winter weather in Pakistan

Emerald at 40