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Assemblage theory and disaster risk management [PDF]
Progress in Human Geography, 2021 This article builds on previous work that has sought to link assemblage theory with the study of disaster risk. Specifically, we propose that the existing idea of a ‘disaster risk management assemblage’ can be used in two ways. The first is an overall approach to analysing disaster risk.
McGowran, Peter, Donovan, Amy
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Intra-hospital inventory optimization in disaster planning and response: An article reviews the tertiary care hospital perspective [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesDisasters, whether natural or anthropogenic, are significant challenges to hospital operations, especially in resource-constrained environments. Effective intra-hospital inventory optimization is pivotal for ensuring the continuity of care during surge ...
Siripakarn Yaowapha +2 more
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Knowledgeable Research A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2022 Disaster risk reduction (DRR) requires an inclusive, preventive approach integrating climate adaptation and sustainable development. The Sendai Framework (2015-2030) and SDGs emphasize multi-stakeholder engagement, particularly with vulnerable groups, to build resilience. Evidence shows disasters disproportionately impact poverty-stricken regions, with
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Disaster Risk Management [PDF]
, 2018 This chapter illustrates disaster and risk management. The disaster management includes hazard management and disaster issue management. Disaster risk management relies on the institution, policy, and scientific and technological progress for disaster reduction.
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MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 The past earthquake records in North Lombok show the high level of earthquake hazard in this area. The maximum magnitude of the earthquake was 6.4 Mw on May 30th, 1979. But, there were no tsunami events records due to those earthquakes.
Pradjoko Eko +4 more
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Geosciences, 2020 On 8 July 1730, a great earthquake struck metropolitan Chile, causing extensive damage 1000 km along the country and focused in Valparaíso. Due to the date of occurrence of this event, large uncertainties about the earthquake’s magnitude have been ...
Natalia Zamora +14 more
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Globalization and Health, 2019 Background The aim of this study was to examine the determinants of nutritional status among children under age 5 (0–59 months) in Ethiopia. Child malnutrition is an underlying cause of almost half (45%) of child deaths, particularly in low socioeconomic
Zerihun Yohannes Amare +2 more
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Heliyon, 2022 Explosion-related disasters are large and difficult to predict; therefore, the magnitude of potential risks must be identified ahead of time. This paper presents a new method for evaluating economic risk based on building damage that can be carried out ...
Jae-Joon Lee +2 more
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SoS in Disasters: Why following the manual can be a mistake [PDF]
, 2012 According to both the US Geological Survey and the World Bank, $280 billion dollars could have been saved if $40 billion dollars had been invested in disaster prevention.
Cavallo, A., Ireland, V.
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Natural Disasters: Mitigating Impact, Managing Risks [PDF]
IMF Working Papers, 2012 This paper reviews the literature on the macroeconomic impact of natural disasters and presents the IMF’s role in assisting countries coping with natural catastrophes. Focusing on seven country cases, the paper describes the emergency financing, policy support, and technical assistance provided by the Fund to help governments put together a policy ...
Nicole Laframboise, Boileau Loko
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