Natural Risk and Civil Protection - Rilegato

 
9780419199700: Natural Risk and Civil Protection

Sinossi

This book forms the Proceedings of the International Conference organised by the Commission of European Communities. The first part covers earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, floods, landslides and wildfires. The second part deals with key themes in civil protection: risk communication, planning, organisation and crisis management. A detailed Rapporteur-General's report is also included. Future developments regarding information sources and research and development conclude the book.

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Contenuti

Preface. Opening Session Natural hazards. Earthquakes. Volcanoes. Storms. Floods. Landslides. Wildfires.Reflections on natural hazards. Key themes in civil protection. Risk communication. Aspects of planning. Organisation and crisis management. Four ways forward The role of information sources. Setting priorities for research and development. List of participants. Indexes.

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