Confronting Catastrophe - Couverture souple

Greene, R W

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1589480406 ISBN 13 : 9781589480407

Editeur : Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Showing how geographic information systems (GIS) technology can provide crucial and timely information and analysis to organizations involved in emergency response and homeland security, this hands-on manual is written for communities that face the threat of large-scale disasters, whether they be wild-fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, or terrorist attacks. With full-color maps depicting the landscape of real catastrophic events; community checklists, and lessons learned from the real world of catastrophe response and preparedness, this manual is essential reading for communities that seek to make themselves more prepared should the unthinkable happen. Included are examples of how technology-savvy organizations have used the digital mapping and analysis tools of GIS technology to help in response to disasters.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Greene-Staff writer for ESRI Press & former fellow of the Kiplinger Public Affairs Reporting Program at Ohio State University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1589480406
• ISBN 13: 9781589480407
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible