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This report assesses American Red Cross' activities to three of the major hurricanes that struck US in the last years, particularly focusing on the issue of responding to individual needs, in order to rebuild their communities, as a fundamental part of

On September 5, 1996, Hurricane Fran made landfall near Cape Fear, North Carolina, and generated considerable rainfall, moderately high winds, and storm surge and waves along the coast. This report focuses on the damages along the North Carolina coast

The purpose of this Tornado Recovery Advisory is to provide background on the tornado hazard in the Southeast. The general population, home owners and renters, policy makers, local officials, builders, and building departments should understand that

This report includes a series of mitigation case studies that were integrated into the campaign, which demonstrate the viability of schools as safe community shelters.

This report will details recovery efforts that state government made in the 12-24 month period after Hurricane Katrina. A summary of the work of the federal government, local governments, nonprofit entities and the private sector are also included. The

The main purpose of this publication is to reflect in one document recovery assistance and services available to victims of a disaster incident.

This book offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of disasters, both natural and man-made. More than 200 contributors carefully outline the basics of disaster management and provide

The State of Florida Recovery Plan outlines the methods and integration of principles to maximize recovery activities from disasters, detailing federal and state processes, field operations, and roles of recovery personnel.