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The anatomy of the disaster at the BP refinery. Management and technical problems are highlighted. Factors that are... see more

The book Current and Emerging Trends in the Management of International Disaster explores contemporary practices and... see more

"All communities are vulnerable to disasters, both natural and man-made. This first-year University level course... see more

Facing and enduring a natural disaster such as a hurricane, flood, or tornado can be a frightening and challenging... see more

Hospital leaders who have worked through natural disasters share their tips for staying afloat.

In recent years, the redistribution of risk has created conditions for natural and technological disasters to become more... see more

The most comprehensive disaster plans cover the four facets of the emergency management cycle—prevention, preparedness,... see more

Modules introduce health services students to a common language and the unique roles and challenges basic to all-hazard... see more

In recent years, the redistribution of risk has created conditions for natural and technological disasters to become more... see more

This course reviews the historical evolution of U.S. disaster policy and practice, with the focus on the period since tha... see more

This booklet highlights the importance of developing and sharing information on natural hazards, ensuring that the... see more

On October 29, 2018, Indonesia’s Lion Air flight 610, a nearly new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet, plunged into the Java Sea at 400... see more

This video was recorded at 8th Extended Semantic Web Conference (ESWC) 2011. Disaster management software deals with... see more

The explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 20, 2010, resulted from a series of events and... see more

This is a complete course syllabus, including instructor guides and powerpoint presentations. It comes from the FEMA... see more

Management of disaster effects, physical or psychological, has been the subject of considerable research. Though physical... see more

This video was recorded at MIT World Series: Big Questions After Big Hurricanes 2005. Even if the U.S. draws the right... see more

"Emergency management is most simply defined as the discipline dealing with risk and risk avoidance. Risk represents a... see more

This video was recorded at MIT World Series: Big Questions After Big Hurricanes 2005. "Are Cities Resilient? Disaster... see more

This lesson plan will help develop an understanding of the complexity of the American federal system and how it affects... see more

The world of international business is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, influenced by a multitude of factors. Among... see more

This class surveys the current concepts, theories, and issues in strategic management of transportation organizations. It... see more

The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) is a U.S. Department of Defense institute that... see more