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Lessons learned from a major disaster, and what it means for future recovery. This nonfiction work compiles a 1993 Senate hearing on Hurricane Andrew in Homestead, Florida. It presents the central questions, proceedings, and testimony about preparation, response, and the long recovery effort. The book captures a snapshot of how federal, state, and local agencies worked together and where the process fell short, with discussions about immediate life-saving needs and rebuilding the community.
- Learn how pre-storm planning and evacuation efforts shaped outcomes.
- Explore the challenges of damage assessment, debris removal, and rapid aid to victims.
- Hear proposed reforms to emergency management, training, and coordination across levels of government.
- See firsthand accounts from panelists, local officials, volunteers, and residents about what worked and what didn’t.
Ideal for readers of government policy, emergency management, and disaster history who want a clear, practical view of how a nation responds to a catastrophic hurricane and what changes were proposed to improve future outcomes.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the valuable lessons learned from the destruction caused by Hurricane Andrew, one of the most devastating hurricanes ever to hit the United States. The author provides a multifaceted analysis, drawing on input and insights from government officials, emergency response personnel, and community members who were directly impacted by the storm's wrath. The book explores the failures and successes of the response effort, identifying areas where improvements can be made in order to better prepare for and respond to future natural disasters. The author argues that a comprehensive approach is needed, involving not only government agencies but also community organizations and volunteers. By examining the complexities and challenges of disaster response, this book offers valuable insights and recommendations that can help communities become more resilient and better equipped to handle the aftermath of catastrophic events. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331711414_0
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Lessons Learned From Hurricane Andrew Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Toxic Substances, Research and Development of the Committee on Environment First Session April 19, 1993 Homestead
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Lessons Learned From Hurricane Andrew : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Toxic Substances, Research and Development of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United State Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session; April 19
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26005819/2
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