Tsunami Warning and Preparedness: An Assessment of the U.S. Tsunami Program and the Nation's Preparedness Efforts - Couverture souple

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Ocean Studies Board; Committee On The Review Of The Tsunami Warning And Forecast System And Overview Of The Nation's Tsunami Preparedness

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0309137535 ISBN 13 : 9780309137539

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2011

Synopsis

Many coastal areas of the United States are at risk for tsunamis. After the catastrophic 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, legislation was passed to expand U.S. tsunami warning capabilities. Since then, the nation has made progress in several related areas on both the federal and state levels. At the federal level, NOAA has improved the ability to detect and forecast tsunamis by expanding the sensor network. Other federal and state activities to increase tsunami safety include: improvements to tsunami hazard and evacuation maps for many coastal communities; vulnerability assessments of some coastal populations in several states; and new efforts to increase public awareness of the hazard and how to respond.

Tsunami Warning and Preparedness explores the advances made in tsunami detection and preparedness, and identifies the challenges that still remain. The book describes areas of research and development that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection, especially with tsunamis that arrive less than an hour after the triggering event. It asserts that seamless coordination between the two Tsunami Warning Centers and clear communications to local officials and the public could create a timely and effective response to coastal communities facing a pending tsuanami.

According to Tsunami Warning and Preparedness, minimizing future losses to the nation from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts including: risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-center operations. The book also suggests designing effective interagency exercises, using professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritizing funding based on tsunami risk.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Tsunami Warning and Preparedness reviews the advances made in tsunami detection and preparedness and identifies the challenges that still remain. The book describes areas of research and implementation that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection, especially with tsunamis that arrive less than an hour after the triggering event. It explores how enhanced coordination between Tsunami Warning Centres and clear communications to local officials and the public could increase the likelihood of a timely and effective response to coastal communities facing a pending tsunami. Minimizing future losses from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts, including risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-centre operations. Tsunami Warning and Preparedness suggests designing effective exercises, using professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritising funding based on tsunami risks. While Tsunami Warning and Preparedness is primarily written for tsunami scientists, program managers, and emergency managers, the book also speaks to a broader audience interested in learning more about the tsunami hazard.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309137535
• ISBN 13: 9780309137539
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Authorised Rep Compliance Ltd, Sarah Hall; +35315133758; sarah.hall@arccompliance.com; ; 71 Lower Baggot St; Dublin; D02 P593; Irlande