Natural Disasters And Risk Management In Canada

Author : Nirupama Agrawal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789402412833

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Natural Disasters and Risk Management in Canada by Nirupama Agrawal Pdf

These chapters provide valuable and comprehensive information on a variety of hazards, including both scientific and social aspects of disasters. The work introduces the concept of large, medium and small scale hazards, and includes many useful case studies as well as working examples of theoretical concepts. As readers will acknowledge, today the distinction between natural and technological hazards is becoming blurred and a new concept of NATECH hazards is evolving. For permanent hazards (such as tides, wind waves, coastal erosion and climate change) routine predictions are made, whereas for evanescent hazards (including droughts, sea level rise, and coastal subsidence), monitoring of various parameters is the norm. Only for episodic hazards (for example hurricanes, winter storms, tsunamis, and river floods), early warning systems are used, with varying degrees of success. The book explores how, for certain episodic hazards like tornadoes, landslides, forest fires, snow avalanches, and volcanic eruptions, the early warning systems are still in various stages of development. Readers will gain knowledge of theoretical and practical concepts of risk evaluation which assist in better understanding of disaster dynamics, and readers will become better equipped in quantification of disaster risk and vulnerability. The author explains how risk reduction initiatives, taking into account stakeholders’ participation and perception, can provide a roadmap to building resilient communities and cities. This book will be useful not only to practitioners of disaster management but also to research scholars and graduate students. It is highly readable and will appeal more broadly too, to all those who are interested in the very latest thinking on, and expert analysis of, hazards and disasters.

Author : David Etkin,C.E. Haque,Gregory R. Brooks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402011795

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An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada by David Etkin,C.E. Haque,Gregory R. Brooks Pdf

The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and mitigation. This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject, and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of Canadian natural hazards.

Author : David Etkin,Chowdhury Emdadul Haque
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780773539631

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Disaster Risk and Vulnerability by David Etkin,Chowdhury Emdadul Haque Pdf

Why communities and institutions need to work together to reduce disaster risk.

Author : Ruth Morris Schneider,Aaron Schneider,Canada. Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness
Publisher : Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UIUC:30112056883561

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National Disaster Mitigation Strategy by Ruth Morris Schneider,Aaron Schneider,Canada. Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness Pdf

In June 2001, the Government of Canada initiated consultations on a National Disaster Mitigation Strategy to evaluate, prioritize, and implement measures that reduce the vulnerability of Canadian communities to disasters. This guide is designed to encourage a deliberative dialogue on this Strategy. It includes a table of some Canadian examples of mitigation activities; discussion of the concepts of deliberation and disaster mitigation; facts & figures on some major Canadian disasters; and three approaches to a national strategy. These approaches (risk management; knowledge creation, dissemination, & use; and empowerment) are not mutually exclusive. For each approach, arguments for & against are outlined along with how their implementation might look in five years.

Author : The Expert Panel on Disaster Resilience in a Changing Climate
Publisher : Council of Canadian Academies
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781990592034

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Building a Resilient Canada by The Expert Panel on Disaster Resilience in a Changing Climate Pdf

Current risk management approaches may be insufficient to prepare for future disasters, particularly where hazards overlap. Integrated approaches have potential to be more impactful, stretching limited resources further. Building a Resilient Canada examines current practices and emerging actions to reduce vulnerability and exposure to natural hazards through the integration of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR). These actions are diverse but rest on a common foundation of accessible and up-to-date information, sufficient funding and insurance incentives, and coordinated and collaborative governance.

Author : David Etkin,Canadian Natural Hazards Assessment Project
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0973543604

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An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada by David Etkin,Canadian Natural Hazards Assessment Project Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264298798

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OECD Reviews of Risk Management Policies Assessing the Real Cost of Disasters The Need for Better Evidence by OECD Pdf

This report provides an overview of countries' efforts to improve the quality and quantity of information on the costs of disasters.

Author : E. Carina H. Keskitalo
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781781006672

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Climate Change and Flood Risk Management by E. Carina H. Keskitalo Pdf

Taken together, the studies show that integration of adaptation in flood risk and emergency management may differ strongly _ not only with risk, but with a number of institutional and contextual factors, including capacities and priorities in the speci

Author : Emergency Preparedness Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : IND:30000000701569

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Risk Assessment and Management by Emergency Preparedness Canada Pdf

Author : Neil Richard Britton,John Oliver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Disaster insurance
ISBN : PSU:000033532738

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Financial Risk Management for Natural Catastrophes by Neil Richard Britton,John Oliver Pdf

Author : Forum on Risk Management and Assessments of Natural Hazards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Emergency management
ISBN : UCSD:31822031262389

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Proceedings of the Forum on Risk Management and Assessments of Natural Hazards by Forum on Risk Management and Assessments of Natural Hazards Pdf

Author : Eugene Gurenko,Rodney Lester
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Rapid Onset Natural Disasters by Eugene Gurenko,Rodney Lester Pdf

Gurenko and Lester provide a conceptual framework for designing a comprehensive risk management strategy for rapid onset natural disasters at the country level, with a particular emphasis on the role of catastrophe loss funding. The authors discuss the key policy and technical issues involved in building financially sustainable catastrophe risk transfer and funding programs in disaster prone countries and their links to risk mitigation. They also deal with the cognitive and political economy issues that are likely to arise and ways to accommodate them. This paper--a product of the Financial Sector Operations and Policy Department--is part of a larger effort in the department to develop modern risk management approaches at the country level.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,U.S. National Committee for the Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309045469

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A Safer Future by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,U.S. National Committee for the Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction Pdf

Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.

Author : Dan Shrubsole,Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Floodplain management
ISBN : 0973221364

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An Assessment of Flood Risk Management in Canada [electronic Resource] by Dan Shrubsole,Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction Pdf

Author : Prashant K. Srivastava,Sudhir Kumar Singh,U. C. Mohanty,Tad Murty
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119359173

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Techniques for Disaster Risk Management and Mitigation by Prashant K. Srivastava,Sudhir Kumar Singh,U. C. Mohanty,Tad Murty Pdf

A comprehensive guide to managing and mitigating natural disasters Recent years have seen a surge in the number, frequency, and severity of natural disasters, with further increases expected as the climate continues to change. However, advanced computational and geospatial technologies have enabled the development of sophisticated early warning systems and techniques to predict, manage, and mitigate disasters.Techniques for Disaster Risk Management and Mitigation explores different approaches to forecasting disasters and provides guidance on mitigation and adaptation strategies. Volume highlights include: Review of current and emerging technologies for disaster prediction Different approaches to risk management and mitigation Strategies for implementing disaster plans and infrastructure improvements Guidance on integrating artificial intelligence with GIS and earth observation data Examination of the regional and global impacts of disasters under climate variability