Low-Intensity Crises

Paper Summary:

The paper describes the London smog of 5-8 December, 1952 and the fire at Sandoz Ltd, Switzerland, during November, 1986 and the identification and management of these disasters. The paper reveals the consequences and lessons learned from these crises and shows how events like these often result in large-scale losses of either human life, assets or ecological harmony. The paper emphasizes that in terms of future crisis management, it is crucial to investigate such crises of the past and learn from our past mistakes.

Outline:
London Smog
The Fire at Sandoz Ltd.

From the Paper:

"The world in which we live has become increasingly industrial, technological, and digital. As such, many hazards present themselves in terms of phenomena such as pollution and its effects. As a result, unforeseen events might occur that result in low-intensity crises. The way in which these are identified, monitored and managed can mean the difference between life and death, and also the difference between tens or thousands of injured persons. In terms of future crisis management, it is also crucial to investigate crises of the past. This will ensure that past mistakes will not be repeated, and that lessons will be implemented for future improvement of crisis management systems."

Sample of Sources Used:

• BBC News. 1986: Chemical spill turns Rhine red. On this day: 1 November. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/november/1/newsid_4679000/4679789.stm
• BBC News UK. (2002, Dec. 5). The Great Smog of London. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2545759.stm
• Bitzer, Dirk. 1986 Environment: So many dead fish! Geschichte http://www.geschichte.nrw.de/artikel.php?artikel%5Bid%5D=141&lkz=en
• Davis, Devra L. Bell, Michelle L. & Fletcher, Tony. (2002, Dec) A look back at the London smog of 1952 and the half century since. Environmental Health Perspectives. Database: FindArticles.com. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYP/is_12_110/ai_98539832
• Federal Emergency Management Agency. Supplement on Sandoz Chemical Plant Fire, Basel Switzerland. http://www.interfire.com/res_file/pdf/Tr-009.pdf.

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