Flooding affects every region of the Philippines neighborhood, and several low-lying regions in the Manila City, such as Espino, Taft, Malabo, and Valenzuela, are usually among the worst hit in every series of flooding that [...]
Hurricanes are dangerous and pose numerous environmental concerns, including the destruction of infrastructure and natural resources and a severe impact on a population's mental health.
Fortunately, today, there exist ways to predict hurricanes and their routes so that the regions that are likely to be under risk can prepare beforehand and take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety [...]
A natural disaster is a natural phenomenon that is of an emergency nature and leads to disruption of the everyday activities of the population, death of people, and destruction of material values.
The disaster was caused by the poor quality of the facility, and the unavailability of key instruments. According to engineering ethics, safety, health, and the welfare of the public are paramount.
Technological disaster refers to events that result from the malfunction of a given technical structure or the prevalence of a human error during the handling or control of the technology.
Disaster risk reduction exists in various approaches, according to the urgency and nature of the disaster itself. The severity of the disaster also determines the strategy to be employed.
In turn, it is a prerequisite for the cataclysms in nature, such as earthquakes and the effect of liquefaction which was particular to the Marina district in the disaster of 1989.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the subsequent conduct of B.P.showed that the corporation's faith in its authority, power of money, and ability to influence governmental decisions and public attitudes led to the reckless behavior [...]
In order to make a proper assessment of the accident, it is necessary to carry out thorough investigation in order to find out the real cause of the accident besides establishing why the accident happened. [...]
In this instance, the geological origin of the tsunami has to be discussed due to the fact that it plays a significant role in predicting the presence of a tsunami in the future.
Due to a displacement of sea water as a result of displaced debris from landslides, a series of waves that has a potential of causing a tsunami is formed.
The book Hiroshima traces some of the survivors of the war and lists two women, two religious people, and two doctors who narrate the events from a few hours before the bomb was dropped up [...]
It is necessary to understand that the number of natural disasters is increasing because of an increase in the population, and a rise in building density.
The purpose of the work is to identify the key stages of threat addressing, including mitigation steps, preparedness and communication mechanisms, and response and recovery measures to address the outcomes of such disasters.
The second category is that of those people who put their focus on the effects of the social vulnerability or the disasters to the society or to the people who are likely to be the [...]
This is due to the relationship between an eruption and the geology of the area. It was observed that the mountain swelled and increased in size due to the upward force of magma.
It was one of the promising coastal cities in the United States during the 18th century because it boasted an excellent seaport that was essential in revenue collection, particularly from the ships that loaded and [...]
In addition, the paper will outline some of the similarities and differences between tsunamis and floods. Similarities between tsunamis and floods: Both tsunamis and floods are natural disasters that cause destruction of properties and human [...]
The nation has invested in capacity building, resilience, and creating awareness concerning human behaviors that are leading to environmental degradation and increasing impacts of flooding.
The presence of water and MIC resulted to the occurrence of an exothermic reaction that resulted to the increase of temperature and pressure in the storage tank.
The purpose of this paper is to review the location and physical cause of the event, its human impact from it, and some of the interesting facts related to the disaster.
In the American history, records show the catastrophic effects of weather and in most cases flooding due to heavy downpour, hurricanes, and El Nino in the late 20th century.
The alerts and notifications about natural disasters are usually sent by phones to all citizens and articulated in the media, including television and radio.
Moreover, due to the damage on the local chemical plant, the water resources in the area were contaminated. Natural disaster planning is essential in any given community due to the vastness of damages and risks.
It is likely that Krakauer, knowing the composition of his team, expected the guides to provide clear instructions and failed to express his concerns in a timely fashion due to this overreliance.
It has been written with the following key areas in mind: The primary risk addressed in the proposed plan is the risk of a ferry disaster in the territorial waters of Qatar.
All members of the team used PPE and moved with caution to the scene of the incident. The evidence was then analysed to determine possible causes of the fire and scenarios of the incident.
The plan should highlight where the members of the family should meet in case of emergency. It is also important to ensure there is a form of communication at the meeting point for the family [...]
Tsunamis have gained worldwide notoriety following the two devastating tsunamis that have occurred in the course of the last ten years. Submarine earthquakes can generate dangerous tsunamis and that the intensity of this tsunami is [...]
Moreover, the quake in Haiti raptured at the epicenter of the city with a high population density compared to Chile. Therefore despite a lower magnitude earthquake than Chile, Haiti suffered more damage due to the [...]
It shows, to the best extent, actions Bobsville and its' municipalities government should take, working together with private and public organizations, seeking to develop the capacity for the government to protect citizens from tornadoes.
Together with the destruction of the mobile network and the ruin to most of the cables, Puerto Rico was practically deprived of the benefits of civilization.
Three Mile Island nuclear power plant was contracted, built and operated by Exelon nuclear corporation which specializes in maintaining nuclear energy and ensuring that the environment is clear of any nuclear and radiation linkage, which [...]
The short-term effects of the earthquake include food shortage, lack of clean water; breakdown of communication, lack of sufficient medical care, closure of ports and main roads, increased mortally, injuries, fires, the spread of communicable [...]
Sulfuric acid is the main component of acid rain. Effects of acid rain on soil Acid deposition causes serious alteration in the chemical composition of soil.
High Cost of Fighting Tsunami The total cost of tsunami could be billions of dollars since the damages of income generating business, and the cost used to curb the situation on the ground was quite [...]
With the world having the capacity to predict and determine the volcanic activity of most mountains, there have always been early warnings to people and the government for a potential volcanic eruption.
Scientists regard it as one of the most destructive cyclones in the history of the United States. In Haiti, the hurricane resulted in a major humanitarian crisis due to the destruction of infrastructure.
The tsunamis caused the sea level to rise on the coast of Salinas, as well as interrupting the flow of Rio Colorado. The Chiapas earthquake was severe and led to the loss of life and [...]
The storms led to the worst failure of energy infrastructure, operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, in the history of the state of Texas, causing food, heat, and water shortages.
Emergency managers are looking for solutions to help the population and not contribute to the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, the response and elimination of the effects of tornadoes are significantly complicated due [...]
While in the 18th century, people embraced the effects of nature and rebuilt everything, people in the 21st century and more proactive and communicate the necessity of change to the whole world.
Therefore, this essay will discuss the causes of the California flooding of 2022, the extent of the damage, how the human race can prepare for such future events, and how the event has affected me [...]
The Los Angeles local government is set to respond and control the effects of floods. Therefore, the local government and citizens have set aside adequate resources to respond to the disaster.
Furthermore, innovative IT and ICT solutions must be integrated to enhance international and cross-cultural collaboration to mitigate the threats associated with global disasters.
The criminal investigation indicated that the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy, one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the 1980s, was a retaliatory attack against the United States.
The storm quickly recovered to a hurricane in the southeastern part of the Gulf. When the hurricane turned to the Gulf of Mexico, the management of the oil platforms announced the evacuation of workers.
The need to facilitate the preparation of the federal government to engage in preventing, responding, and even mitigating the impacts of natural disasters led to the formation of FEMA.
The United States of America is among the countries that have experienced the effects of such storms, and Hurricane Katrina was one of the most fearsome and devastating disasters in the country's recent history.
The ecological impact of the explosion on the lands surrounding Chornobyl comes first. Chornobyl remains the worst in human history due to radioactive contamination.
The aspect will result in the production of greenhouse gases that are harmful to the people. Creating diversity in energy sources will allow for the planet to recover from the rapid global warming that is [...]
The book emphasizes the importance of predicting, creating scenarios, and thinking about the ways to solve them. I would suggest this book to risk assessment experts and average readers interested in how the human mind [...]
First, understanding the history of past disasters enables communities to know the best way to communicate to others about the tragedy. The musicians wanted to address the real issues related to the transmission of the [...]
In order to understand the causes and consequences of the flood that occurred in the summer of 1993, it is necessary to define the meaning of the concept of flood.
The Winter Storm had impacted the whole territory of the United States, yet the most damage was done to the State of Texas and Houston city in particular.
San Ciriaco Hurricane's historical context describes the locations, groups, and people affected as well as the societal preparedness at the time. The locations affected by the San Ciriaco Hurricane were the mid-Atlantic coast of the [...]
The police department is part of the emergency response team that exists to serve all citizens within the New York jurisdiction with fairness, respect, and compassion.
In addition, it evaluates and describes the effectiveness of emergency response measures taken in responding to the event and provides examples and rationale.
Therefore, it is vital for the government of South Africa to address the issues caused by the earthquake and reconstruct the region, focusing on several public interventions to stimulate the region's growth in the shortest [...]
Hurricane Ida hit the coast of the United States, hitting the state of Louisiana. Finally, I thoroughly learned the recommendations on how to behave in case of a hurricane.
The people of the city were highly educated and responded to the disaster promptly and professionally. Since Fukushima had a nuclear power plant and served as an industrial center of the Fukushima Prefecture, it is [...]
The people of Chernobyl were politically and physically disadvantaged, and the blacks in New Orleans were physically and economically vulnerable to the disasters.
Moreover, the question of how to determine the level of reliability of the coastal infrastructure was raised. Second, the storm, which had been predicted months in advance, demonstrated the need of having a reliable weather [...]
The fourth phase is the direct implementation of measures developed in the three other phases, as well as the maintenance and update of the whole plan.
On the one hand, the word incident can be described as an event, situation, or condition emerging in the course of work that led to injuries, damage to health, illnesses, or fatalities. Another motive is [...]
According to the presidential commissioner report, the report addressed to the president by the Presidential commission concerning the progress of the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident required the managers and engineers to understand the concept behind [...]
The international community has been relatively quick to respond to the disaster and its effects despite the challenges of establishing communication and following Tonga's security guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Ultimately, the current essay examines the most devastating earthquakes in California in the 20th century and proposes a hypothesis of when the next large earthquake might strike.
The case of the 1996 Everest disaster shows the influential nature of leadership decisions on a larger group of people. It is crucial to understand that leaders must avoid such biases in order to ensure [...]
All these factors made the town vulnerable to fire outbreaks because these small fires were blown out of control by strong winds in the presence of combustible materials, resulting in a firestorm that almost scorched [...]
The purpose, as stipulated, is that the successful response to accidents across the state necessitates the coherent coordination of efforts of federal, state, and local agencies and organizations to react and assist in an affected [...]
Considering the fact that the specified areas are likely to be affected in the first place, it is reasonable to suggest that the priority should be the evacuation of the target population group.
The plan's components traditionally include introduction, purpose statement, situation, assumptions, the concept of operations, organization and assignment of responsibility, administration and logistics, plan development and maintenance, and authorities, along with references.
The challenging task of ensuring the security of citizens is one of the key priorities of the government. In this way, the security of citizens is ensured by the identified entities and programs.
This paper discusses the occurrences, causes, and impacts of wildfires in 2021 across the globe. Most are related to the severe heat and drought-ravaged much of the area in recent years.
The apocalyptic scenes following the destruction caused by one of the biggest disasters in American history, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, were a direct reflection of the U.S.government's failure to prepare for and respond to such [...]
Therefore, an earthquake disaster infers abrupt and immense shaking of the ground for a duration and magnitude that can infringe the day-to-day activities. The last role of healthcare personnel in triage and intervention is to [...]
While it caused more devastation in Tonga than in Fiji, the investigation of Tonga response to the disaster can be of use for Fiji and other countries that experience the problem of cyclones. Acknowledging the [...]
The Tornado incident that occurred in Southern Ontario in 2009 is described as a sequence of various rigorous thunderstorms that led to a chain of many tornadoes leading to the South West regions of Ontario, [...]
The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster is perhaps one of the most devastating catastrophes in the history of the world. The public health response was critical in solving the problem and controlling the flow and [...]
Deforestation, as the aftermath of wildfires, causes forest watersheds and lower drinking water quality. Wildfires impose severe short- and long-term threats to human lives and the planet.
Based on the emergency planner, writes a report to the organization's senior managers to inform them about the impacts that the disaster has on people, infrastructure, environment, and reputation of the organization.
This is due to the loss of a large amount of precipitation, as well as the release of rivers from the shores in the lower reaches and the merging of the zones of the river [...]
Although federal, state, and local agencies provided the ways and communication strategies to deal with disasters, the plans or assets were inadequate to respond effectively to the calamity.
This paper provides the report's estimate figures in terms of human casualties and the structures affected by the wave. The Figure 1 represents the graphical representation of the data collected.
Consequently, a disaster recovery plan must contain steps to respond to such problems and should be adapted to accommodate the needs of the different responses. Flooding causes inaccessibility to the company and large-scale power outages [...]
The Resilinc indicators provide analysis of the riskiness of the locations, such as real-time monitoring of the disruptions, analysis of the multiple risk indicators, assessment of the suppliers in the risky countries, and analysis of [...]
In 2017 October, an assortment of massive and rapidly-spreading wildfires began in Northern California, particularly in Solano, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, resulting in one of the most life-threatening wildfire catastrophes the state has ever witnessed.
The most vulnerable one is the flood following its adverse effect both in terms of financial implications, casualties, and deaths, and the frequency of its occurrence, making it the most prioritized disaster in England.
One of the main factors that complicated the emergency services situation and caused most of the deaths was flooding associated with deficiencies in the dam around New Orleans.
Perry writes the article Natural disaster management planning: A study of logistics manager responding to the tsunami with the aim of analysing the tsunami disaster that occurred in 2004, as well as providing comprehensive overview [...]
This paper will discuss the adaptive management approach to hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the Incident Command System applied to hurricane Irma and its structure.
In such a case, the authorities and residents should adopt disaster prevention and preparedness strategies to minimize impact and adequately brace for the expected flood magnitude.
The fire departments and emergency agencies in the State of California have been keen on guiding families to establish an action plan in the event of a wildfire emergency.
The victims of the earthquake in Haiti were hundreds of people, while the number of wounded and homeless was in the thousands. As for the latter, the worst scenario of the earthquake is created and [...]
However, the specified change is likely to take a significant amount of time due to the challenges associated with transforming the manufacturing process, the substitution of the hazardous materials with other options, and the search [...]
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