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Quick response research report volume 165
Pub. Date
[2003]
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Survey taken after the May 4, 2003 tornados indicate tornado warnings were adequate and timely in large communities but not in small communities, particularly for rural areas, where tornado warnings also significantly differ across timing and sociological factors.
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Quick response research report volume 178
Pub. Date
[2005]
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A train collision in Graniteville, S.C. ruptured one of the train's tank cars, which was carrying 90 tons of chlorine, sending a plume of chlorine gas across the northern portion of town resulting in death, injuries and an ordered evacuation. The Graniteville experience provided an opportunity to assess preparedness for and response to hazardous materials spills.
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Quick response research report volume 179
Pub. Date
[2005]
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The objective of this research was to examine the performance of both the Red Cross and FEMA following a major disaster.
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Heaven on Earth volume 3
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When Katie's fiance died in a tragic accident, so did her hope of finding love. When a tornado destroys her small Amish settlement, including the schoolhouse, she doesn't know how she will provide for herself. Seth arrived in Hope Falls days before the storm; when he helps usher Katie and the children to safety, sparks fly. But Seth is only in town to help his brother, Amos, get back on his feet following the death of his wife. Sworn to protect what...
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2013.
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Disaster recovery is often defined as the reestablishing of patterns of everyday life for disaster-affected households, and potentially improving their resiliency to future disaster events. Yet our knowledge of household-level recovery decision-making and its implications for disaster management is sorely limited This deficit is reflected in the continued failure of disaster policy and planning to provide equitable and timely aid to affected households...
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Quick response research report volume 177
Pub. Date
[2005]
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The purpose of this research was to identify current evacuation procedures for the nursing home population and document the baseline status of facilities and the procedures utilized in evacuations.
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Quick response research report volume 172
Pub. Date
[2004]
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The purpose of this research was to identify current evacuation procedures for the nursing home population and document the baseline status of facilities and the procedures utilized in evacuations.
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