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This study looks in detail at the Houston floods that resulted from Hurricane Harvey. Based on interviews with impacted households and businesses, and with people involved in risk reduction, response and recovery at the city, county and state level, the

The plan outlines the purpose and scope of disaster recovery efforts in Oregon. It aims to facilitate effective recovery after emergencies.

A report of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters

Focusing exclusively on natural disasters, this report reviews the knowledge and practice gains that promote a more rapid and equitable recovery for children and youth through

This report outlines a project to track the recovery of residential building stock following the 2014 Napa, California earthquake. Results demonstrated that recovery is significantly influenced by pre-existing socio-economic factors, which should be

This study of Colorado’s 2013 floods aims to help communities learn how to improve recovery decisions that decrease their vulnerability to a wide variety of hazards and prepare for future disasters that may strike. It explores policy planning, lessons, and changes made in the aftermath of the 2013 floods in the seven affected communities (Boulder, Lyons, Longmont, Estes Park, Loveland, Evans and Greeley).

This publication presents data on the impact of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, particularly Harris County, in the form of illustrated maps. It provides data down to the census tract level, with a focus on the intersection of social vulnerability and flooding

This book offers recommendations and guidance to enhance the disaster resilience of the academic biomedical research community in the United States of America, with a special focus on the potential actions researchers, academic research institutions, and

This guide provides up-to-date, authoritative information that schools can use to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing natural hazards. It presents information and guidance on:

• Identifying natural hazards that could potentially impact a