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Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Preventing fire risk based on socioeconomic factors written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : U. S. Fire Administration
Publisher : FEMA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Socioeconomic Factors and the Incidence of Fire written by U. S. Fire Administration and published by FEMA. This book was released on 2013-02-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intent of this working paper is to identify socioeconomic factors that influence the complex and varied relationships between buildings, humans, and the occurrence of residential fires.
Author : Jesús Rodrigo-Comino
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031504461
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)
Download or read book Fire Hazards: Socio-economic and Regional Issues written by Jesús Rodrigo-Comino and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jo Ann Robinson
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 : 9781573566056
Total Pages : 1950 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (66 download)
Download or read book National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs 2004-2005 written by Jo Ann Robinson and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 25 years, this guide has been the trusted source of information on thousands of educational courses offered by business, labor unions, schools, training suppliers, professional and voluntary associations, and government agencies. These courses provide academic credit to students for learning acquired at such organizations as AT&T, Citigroup, Delta Air Lines, General Motors University, NETg, and Walt Disney World Resort. Each entry in the comprehensive ^INational Guide^R provides: ^L ^L ^DBL Course title ^L ^DBL Location of all sites where the course is offered^L ^DBL Length in hours, days, or weeks ^L ^DBL Period during which the credit recommendation applies^L ^DBL Purpose for which the credit was designed ^L ^DBL Learning outcomes ^L ^DBL Teaching methods, materials, and major subject areas covered^L ^DBL College credit recommendations offered in four categories (by level of degrees) and expressed in semester hours and subject areas(s) in which credit is applicable. ^L ^L The introductory section includes ACE Transcript Service information. For more than 25 years, this guide has been the trusted source of information on thousands of educational courses offered by business, labor unions, schools, training suppliers, professional and voluntary associations, and government agencies. These courses provide academic credit to students for learning acquired at such organizations as AT&T, Citigroup, Delta Air Lines, General Motors University, NETg, and Walt Disney World Resort. Each entry in the comprehensive ^INational Guide^R provides: ^L ^L ^DBL Course title ^L ^DBL Location of all sites where the course is offered^L ^DBL Length in hours, days, or weeks ^L ^DBL Period during which the credit recommendation applies^L ^DBL Purpose for which the credit was designed ^L ^DBL Learning outcomes ^L ^DBL Teaching methods, materials, and major subject areas covered^L ^DBL College credit recommendations offered in four categories (by level of degrees) and expressed in semester hours and subject areas(s) in which credit is applicable. ^L ^L The introductory section includes ACE Transcript Service information.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309499909
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California and other wildfire-prone western states have experienced a substantial increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in recent years. Wildlands and climate experts expect these trends to continue and quite likely to worsen in coming years. Wildfires and other disasters can be particularly devastating for vulnerable communities. Members of these communities tend to experience worse health outcomes from disasters, have fewer resources for responding and rebuilding, and receive less assistance from state, local, and federal agencies. Because burning wood releases particulate matter and other toxicants, the health effects of wildfires extend well beyond burns. In addition, deposition of toxicants in soil and water can result in chronic as well as acute exposures. On June 4-5, 2019, four different entities within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop titled Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. The workshop explored the population health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity consequences of increasingly strong and numerous wildfires, particularly in California. This publication is a summary of the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
Author : Douglas Paton
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0124096018
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (24 download)
Download or read book Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters written by Douglas Paton and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, but other causes include lighting, drought, wind and changing weather conditions, underground coal fires, and even volcanic activity. Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, one of nine volumes in the Elsevier Hazards and Disasters series, provides a close and detailed examination of wildfires and measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geo-scientific and environmental approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts of human-induced causes such as deforestation, debris burning and arson—underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. It presents several international case studies that discuss the historical, social, cultural and ecological aspects of wildfire risk management in countries with a long history of dealing with this hazard (e.g., USA, Australia) and in countries (e.g., Taiwan) where wildfire hazards represent a new and growing threat to the social and ecological landscape. Puts the contributions of environmental scientists, social scientists, climatologists, and geoscientists at your fingertips Arms you with the latest research on causality, social and societal impacts, economic impacts, and the multi-dimensional nature of wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and recovery Features a broad range of tables, figures, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs to aid in the retention of key concepts Discusses steps for prevention and mitigation of wildfires, one of the most expensive and complex geo-hazards in the world.
Author : Mark Pelling
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136567984
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)
Download or read book Disaster Risk Reduction written by Mark Pelling and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published with ProVention Consortium, UNDP and UN-Habitat 'This excellent book is essential reading for those concerned with urban risk and its reduction in Africa, the most rapidly urbanizing region of the world.' Professor Jo Beall, Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics 'At last a book that recognizes the impacts of disasters on Africa's 350 million urban dwellers, including the many disasters that get overlooked and go unrecorded. But also a book that, through careful case studies, shows what creates disaster risk and what local measures can be taken to address it.' David Satterthwaite, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). 'This innovative volume combines the latest conceptualisations of urban disaster risk and vulnerability with case studies from across the African continent on how existing and innovative information can inform efforts to address the problems. Coverage ranges from the major catastrophes of news headlines to small, everyday disasters with which poor urban residents have to cope in their survival strategies. Written by international authorities and local specialists, this extremely useful book should find a place in the hands of academics and practitioners alike.' Professor David Simon, Department of Geography, Royal Holloway, University of London This is a one-of-a-kind book packed with original research and offering an innovative way of thinking about the reduction of risk in rapidly urbanizing cities across the globe. It is a must-have for professionals, researchers and policy makers. The book addresses four inter-related themes critical for urban risk reduction: environment; livehood; urban governance and the generation of urban risks. Its focus is on Africa, the most rapidly urbanizing world region, but it illustrates global processes. Part one reviews development, urbanization and disaster risk in Africa as a whole, identifies state-of-the-art practices and policies for building urban resilience and provides a tool kit for urban risk reduction. It also presents a powerful conceptual framework to analyse and compare disaster risk and resilience in different cities and communities. Part two presents detailed case studies from Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa illustrating vulnerability to hazards ranging from earthquake to shack fire, environmental health hazards, traffic hazards and flooding. Part three looks to the future and outlines a vision for a safer urban Africa based on achieving gains in human security through inclusive governance and investment in the creative capacities of Africa's urban dwellers. With foreword by Anna Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN-HABITAT
Author : D. Rasbash
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470020075
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Evaluation of Fire Safety written by D. Rasbash and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-21 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire safety is a major concern in many industries, particularly as there have been significant increases in recent years in the quantities of hazardous materials in process, storage or transport. Plants are becoming larger and are often situated in or close to densely populated areas, and the hazards are continually highlighted with incidents such as the fires and explosions at the Piper Alpha oil and gas platform, and the Enschede firework factory. As a result, greater attention than ever before is now being given to the evaluation and control of these hazards. In a comprehensive treatment of the subject unavailable elsewhere, this book describes in detail the applications of hazard and risk analysis to fire safety, going on to develop and apply quantification methods. It also gives an explanation in quantitative terms of improvements in fire safety in association with the costs that are expended in their achievement. Furthermore, a quantitative approach is applied to major fire and explosion disasters to demonstrate crucial faults and events. Featuring: Full international coverage and a review of several major fires and explosion disasters. Presentation of the properties and science of fire including the latest research. Detailed coverage of the performance of fire safety measures. This is an essential book for practitioners in fire safety engineering, loss prevention professionals, technical personnel in insurance companies as well as academics involved in fire science and postgraduate students. This book is also a useful reference for fire safety officers, building designers, engineers in the process industries, safety practitioners and risk assessment consultants.
Author : James Patterson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471572367
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (723 download)
Download or read book Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety written by James Patterson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-12-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included. Each chapter features study aids along with questions and answers.
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Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book International Forest Fire News written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Birkmann
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
ISBN 13 : 9788179931226
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (312 download)
Download or read book Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards written by Birkmann and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards presents a broad range of current approaches to measuring vulnerability. It provides a comprehensive overview of different concepts at the global, regional, national, and local levels, and explores various schools of thought. More than 40 distinguished academics and practitioners analyse quantitative and qualitative approaches, and examine their strengths and limitations. This book contains concrete experiences and examples from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe to illustrate the theoretical analyses.The authors provide answers to some of the key questions on how to measure vulnerability and they draw attention to issues with insufficient coverage, such as the environmental and institutional dimensions of vulnerability and methods to combine different methodologies.This book is a unique compilation of state-of-the-art vulnerability assessment and is essential reading for academics, students, policy makers, practitioners, and anybody else interested in understanding the fundamentals of measuring vulnerability. It is a critical review that provides important conclusions which can serve as an orientation for future research towards more disaster resilient communities.
Author : National Fire Data Center (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Socioeconomic Factors and the Incidence of Fire written by National Fire Data Center (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intent is to identify socioeconomic factors that influence the complex and varied relationships between buildings, humans, and the occurrence of residential fires.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Development of Coarse-scale Spatial Data for Wildland Fire and Fuel Management written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this study was to provide managers with national-level data on current conditions of vegetation and fuels developed from ecologically based methods to address these questions: How do current vegetation and fuels differ from those that existed historically? Where on the landscape do vegetation and fuels differ from historical levels? In particular, where are high fuel accumulations? When considered at a coarse scale, which areas estimated to have high fuel accumulations represent the highest priorities for treatment?
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Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Tropical Forest Update written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : M. M. Peden
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9241563575
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (415 download)
Download or read book World Report on Child Injury Prevention written by M. M. Peden and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2008 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child injuries are largely absent from child survival initiatives presently on the global agenda. Through this report, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund and many partners have set out to elevate child injury to a priority for the global public health and development communities. It should be seen as a complement to the UN Secretary-General's study on violence against children released in late 2006 (that report addressed violence-related or intentional injuries). Both reports suggest that child injury and violence prevention programs need to be integrated into child survival and other broad strategies focused on improving the lives of children. Evidence demonstrates the dramatic successes in child injury prevention in countries which have made a concerted effort. These results make a case for increasing investments in human resources and institutional capacities. Implementing proven interventions could save more than a thousand children's lives a day.--p. vii.
Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788146793
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)
Download or read book Federal Wildland Fire Management written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-08 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing wildland fire in the U.S. is a challenge increasing in complexity & magnitude. The goals & actions presented in this report encourage a proactive approach to wildland fire to reduce its threat. Five major topic areas on the subject are addressed: the role of wildland fire in resource management; the use of wildland fire; preparedness & suppression; wildland/urban interface protection; & coordinated program management. Also presented are the guiding principle that are fundamental to wildland fire management & recommendations for fire management policies. Photos, graphs, & references.
Author : United States
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1752 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
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