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Natural Disaster Preparation, 2007.
An analysis of the responsibilities of private citizens and local, state and federal agencies in preparing for natural disasters.
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper explores the possibilities for increased awareness, preparation and response to natural disasters, given the recent history of these events around the world. The paper gives a general overview of natural disasters and discusses the ability of private citizens and local, state and federal agencies to prepare for them. The paper goes into detail about some aspects of Hurricane Katrina and what could have been done differently to prepare for her.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Natural Disaster Overview
Community Preparedness for Disaster
Katrina, an Exercise in Ineffective Preparedness
Recommendations by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Disaster Preparedness
Early Warning Technology
The Future
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"There is only one thing for certain; disaster will strike again. Meteorologists have noted that the period of reduced activity that occurred between 1971 to 1994 ended, and predict that three or more major hurricanes, rating Category 3 or higher, can be expected each year in the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico (Beardsley, 2005). Earthquakes will continue to occur, as will tsunamis, wildfires, flooding, and the plethora of other disasters that affect communities around the world. Only through increased preparedness will the citizens of the world be protected from these unavoidable, inevitable events."
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Natural Disaster, 2002.
This paper explores the economic effects of natural disasters.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper describes the macroeconomic effect a natural disaster would have on the nation.
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Natural Disasters and the Economy, 2008.
An analysis of the economic impact of natural disasters on the U.S. economy.
2,434 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses how Hurricane Katrina was a perfect example of what a natural disaster can do to an economy. It looks at how natural disasters affect production and consumption of an economy in several major ways and points out that one way natural disasters disrupt production and consumption is the loss of jobs and displacement of a work force. Another way natural disasters disrupt production and consumption in he economy is a rise in the prices of certain goods and services. The paper also contends that one positive result of a natural disaster is the increase in jobs in other sectors connected to reconstruction, the flow of money into the economy, and increased production in the end due to the modernization of structures.
Outline:
Introduction
Natural Disasters
The Loss of Jobs and Displacement of the Workforce
Short Term Rise in Employment and Influx of Money into the Economy
Increase in Production from Modernization of Infrastructure and Capital
Conclusion
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"Moreover, natural disasters must occur in highly populated areas that are vulnerable to its forces in order to be considered a disaster. Thus, a wildfire or an earthquake in an unpopulated area would not be considering a disaster. Most of major U.S. cities are situated close to water sources such as oceans, rivers or, fault lines in the case of California. These areas are prone to natural disasters. As a result, their larger economies are at a high risk of being disrupted by a natural disaster and have a greater economic impact on the rest of the country."
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Natural Disasters and the Elderly, 2007.
This paper discusses the psychological and emotional stress experienced by older adults as a result of natural disasters.
831 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explores many of the emotional issues the elderly encounter when faced with a natural disaster. The author addresses feelings of vulnerability and isolation that are particular to the senior population. The writer also discusses how problems the elderly already experiences, such as mental health issues and dementia, may be compounded by a natural disaster. A natural disaster may also bring out previous traumas from the senior's life. The author concludes that natural disasters can increase and exacerbate stress and anxiety in the elderly and possibly lead to serious psychological issues.
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"Studies have also focused on the fact that the elderly experience certain identifiable and particular stress factors and vulnerabilities in the face of natural disasters. "We must acknowledge that certain vulnerabilities exist among many elders and that these vulnerabilities are likely to intensify at times of disaster and during the often lengthy recovery process" (Oriol W.) The realization of the vulnerability of older people to disaster is evidenced by the collaboration between Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and The National Council on the Aging (NCOA), in bringing an important resource to communities to improve crisis counseling for the elderly. (Oriol W.) Therefore there is a growing body of research which mirrors the concern about the effects of emotional and psychological stress on the elderly in times of natural disaster."
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Natural Disasters, 2002.
This paper examines human responses to natural disasters.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines human responses to natural disasters. Natural disasters were traditionally and common sense assumed to generate pathology. Recent research has indicated that, in fact, natural disasters inspire a range of individual responses from psychopathology to heroism.
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Natural Disasters of 2001, 2002.
An overview of the ten worst natural disasters of 2001.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper identifies and analyzes the 10 worst natural disasters of 2001. The first section of the paper identifies and ranks the ten worst natural disasters of 2001. The second portion of the paper presents a series of figures and tables.
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Predicting Natural Disasters, 2002.
A paper that depicts a natural disaster.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper predicts a natural disaster in 50 years and suggests that the world will become more disaster prone place.
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Renaissance Christianity, Natural Disasters and Witchcraft, 2008.
A look at how Christians throughout Europe responded to natural disasters and the ways in which they contributed to certain widespread notions of eschatology.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper argues that Christians, during the late medieval period and the proto-modern period before the advent of the Enlightenment, responded to disasters by seeking out scapegoats and attributing them to something they had done to incur the wrath of God. The paper points out that the determination to find scapegoats for pestilence or crop failure invariably led to the witch hunts that extended over a period encompassing roughly seven centuries, from about the thirteenth century until well into the nineteenth century. To better understand this phenomenon, the paper examines the eschatological assumptions of the age. The paper concludes that Christian eschatology had the effect, for many centuries, of convincing large numbers of Europeans that the return of the Almighty was near and that righteous Christians would fortify their souls by rooting out those who were heretical, unfaithful, and responsible for unnatural natural disasters.
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"Between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries, it is estimated that one million people in Europe were executed for witchcraft. Additionally, those witchcraft trials which have survived the passage of time appear to have frequently been conducted by ecclesiastical (Christian) courts. In the earliest trials, the institution of the Church took the lead role; by the end of the aforementioned period, it appears as though the Church was rarely, if ever, involved. In any case, whatever the amount of blame one wishes to affix to the European Christian Church, it would be inaccurate to suggest that only religious factors - however important - determined the actions of Europeans when confronted with a meteorological crisis they could not understand."
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Natural Disasters, 2005.
A look at what can be done to protect ourselves from natural disasters.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper describes several historical disasters in U.S. history and looks at what could have been done to protect the public from the harm done by these disasters. The paper points out that, while there is nothing that can be done to stop the environmental forces that cause such disasters, there are definitely measures humans can take to avoid them or, at the very least, protect themselves.
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"The dam had originally been built some decades later to support a canal that provided transportation between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The dam that caused the Johnstown flood suffered numerous leaks and at one partial collapse (in 1862) prior to its total failure in 1889. It was repaired and rebuilt several times. The dam was eventually abandoned as rail traffic supplanted the canal. Then in 1879, Benjamin Ruff realized that the dam could create an artificial lake around which a resort could be built. The first time the dam was rebuilt it was done so with shoddy materials and workmanship. Important parts had been removed and sold for scrap, so an important safety valve for releasing excess water was no longer present. The dam could not be satisfactorily repaired when it developed leaks. In addition a bridge was built in the spillway area, with metal screens to keep the fish stock from escaping, which added significant extra stresses."
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Environmental Perception and Post-Disaster Impact, 2002.
Argues that natural disasters impact society and community differently than do manmade disasters and that this distinction is important to the recovery of communities that have experienced a disasterous event.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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Natural disasters include such occurrences as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, avalanches or earthquakes. Manmade disasters would include such things as airplane crashes, chemical or nuclear accidents and, of course, war. This paper will demonstrate that the distinction between these two types of disasters is significant, as each triggers different reactions in those individuals and communities who experience them. Such post-disaster impact assumes many forms depending upon variables such as locus of control, and degree of exposure to trauma. It will be argued that community planning to deal with post-disaster impact is equally as important as the reconstruction of the physical landscape after disaster.
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Environmentalism and Disaster, 2006.
A discussion regarding natural disasters and the environmentalist movements.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at the causes and motivations for environmentalism, and the effect of large-scale environmental disasters on various environmentalist movements. The paper looks specifically at the role of globalization and privatization of water and other natural resources, the role of the commons and the effects on the natural world. The paper further discusses the possible alternatives presented by the Deep Ecology movement.
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Disaster Management and Volcanoes, 2007.
A discussion of disaster management in the event of volcanic activity.
979 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper explores both past and current methods of disaster management when volcanic activity occurs. The paper focuses on monitoring and detection as approaches to handling potentially disastrous situations. Various methods of detection are explained, such as seismic monitoring. The author concludes that new methods offer hope for better predictions of volcanic activity, yet more must be done for disaster preparation. This is imperative in order to better predict volcanic events and save the lives of those who witness such a natural disaster.
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"Seismic monitoring is one of the most common ways to keep track of volcanic activity (Choi, 2004; Mileti, 1999). Seismometers monitor earth movement, including the earthquakes and tremors that sometimes indicate volcanic activity like underground magma movement (Choi, 2004). Though seismic activity is often linked to volcanic events successfully, not all seismic events indicate a coming eruption (Kerr, 2003). For this reason, seismometer readings do not always provide accurate predictions (Choi, 2004)."
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Community Disaster Planning, 1997.
Preparing for local disasters, role of govt., teamwork, duties, hazard analysis, equipment, training and public information.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 103.95
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"The Local Disaster Plan
This research discusses the salient aspects of the preparation, maintenance, and projected operation of community disaster plans. "Generic, all-hazards approaches to emergency management" are often undertaken by communities faced with limited resources and multiple hazards, but disaster experts agree that the best plans are tailored to the specific types of emergencies that are most likely to occur in a particular location (Waugh & Hy, 1990, p. 293). The following discussion assumes that communities will either be developing such specialized plans or will develop general plans with multiple facets that can be initiated as needed in putting the general plan into action.
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Disaster Management, 2008.
Examines the hypothesis that disasters reveal authorities' incapacity to manage crisis situations.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper looks at how, in times of disaster, local, national, and international authorities are supposed to interfere in order to help the victims of the disaster and reduce its effects to a minimum level. However, the authorities' intervention is not always to the benefit of the population, as sometimes the interventions only increase the damage. The paper uses the examples of the Katrina hurricane and the Crandall Canyon Mine collapse to demonstrate this point, noting that, in both cases, the interference of the law enforcements increased the number of casualties. Thus, the paper argues that the need for improved capabilities to interfere in crisis situations becomes more and more obvious. This is needed not only because of the actual incapacity of the law enforcements to actually aid the victims, but also because of the shifting nature of disasters. The paper concludes that as the potential causes of disaster increase rapidly, so must the emergency management programs.
Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
Disasters
Emergency Management
Standard Procedures to Follow in Case of Disasters
Wrongful Emergency Management
Management of Hurricane Katrina
Crandall Canyon Mine Collapse
Conclusions
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"In order to explain their failure to properly manage a disaster, authorities argue that the emergency management does not solely apply to the government and its subsidies, but to the overall population. The police explain that in crisis situations, the population panics and they have far too high demands from the local authorities. Furthermore, another argument of the law centres is that during peaceful times, the population does not engage in activities to prevent disasters, the way they should."
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The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster, 2008.
An analysis of the events that led up to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and the changes that NASA has implemented to prevent a similar disaster from occurring.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper introduces and analyzes the topic of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Specifically, it analyzes the accident that occurred on the morning of February 1, 2003 and discusses the events that led up to its occurrence. The paper then discusses what NASA learned from the Columbia disaster and the changes that it has implemented as a result.
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"In conclusion, NASA learned much from the Columbia disaster, and they have implemented new flight techniques and safety checks that help ensure this type of accident does not happen again. However, the Columbia disaster indicates that communication and decision-making at NASA is sometime suspect, and that continues, even today, even though NASA has developed these new safety checks to help make sure disasters like Columbia do not happen again. While the communication techniques NASA officials use may come into question, ultimately, it is recognized that space travel, although we often take it for granted, is inherently dangerous. Astronauts know that, and so do their families. Every time we send another space shuttle into orbit, we face the possibility of disaster, it is that simple. Still, space travel has largely been safe, and it seems that NASA will continue to promote safe space travel into the future."
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