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Emergency Planning

It is obvious that military instability is likely to complicate and retard the process of getting natural hazard impacts under control. There has recently been a surge of research interest in disaster and conflict (ref).

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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

Included are toxic spills, transportation crashes and the effects of human error. (c) For example, counter-terrorism policy and policy against natural hazards can be quite different. Natural hazard impacts on industry and critical infrastructure: natech risk drivers and risk management performance indicators.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. As you audit your emergency plans, you are likely to have identified areas for improvement.

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Is Your Community Prepared for Flooding?

CCEM Strategies

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Review and Enhance Flood Plans Your community already has emergency plans, and you may even have flood-specific plans.