Natural Hazards Analysis Reducing the Impact of Disasters 1st Edition by John Pine ISBN 978-1420070385 142007038X
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ISBN 10: 142007038X
ISBN 13: 978-1420070385
Author: John Pine
Natural Hazards Analysis: Reducing the Impact of Disasters by John Pine is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the methodologies and strategies used to assess and mitigate the effects of natural hazards. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the scientific, social, and policy aspects of natural hazards to effectively reduce their impact on communities.
Key Features:
Interdisciplinary Approach: The book integrates perspectives from various disciplines, including geology, meteorology, engineering, and social sciences, to provide a holistic understanding of natural hazards.
Risk Assessment Techniques: It covers various methods for assessing the risk associated with different types of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.
Mitigation Strategies: The text discusses various strategies to mitigate the impact of natural hazards, including land-use planning, engineering solutions, and public policy initiatives.
Case Studies: Real-world case studies are used to illustrate the application of hazard analysis and mitigation strategies, providing practical insights into the challenges and successes in disaster risk reduction.
Policy and Planning: The book highlights the role of government policies and planning in disaster preparedness and response, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts at local, national, and international levels.
Table of contents:
1 Introduction to Hazards Analysis
Objectives
Key Terms..
Issue..
Introduction
Terminology of Hazards
Views of Extreme Natural Events as Primary Causes of Disasters
A Changing Hazard Paradigm.
Hazards Analysis
Hazard Identification.
Vulnerability Analysis.
Risk Analysis
Linking Hazards Analysis to Risk and Comprehensive
Emergency Management.
Communicating Risk from a Hazards Analysis
Community Involvement in Hazards Analysis
Values in Community Engagement.
Human Social and Cultural Heritage Elements.
Protective Actions
Constructed and Physical Environment..
Conclusion…
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Web Sites
References.
2 Hazard Identification
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Issue.
Introduction
Hazard Identification Process
Organizing a Hazard Identification Team
Creating a Community Profile.
Social, Physical, and Environmental Assets.
Environmental or Natural Assets.
Social Environment
Built Environment
Infrastructure
Critical Facilities…
Economic Activities.
Mapping Community Assets and Hazards
Interdependence of Communities.
Identifying Community Problems.
Problem-Solving Process.
Problem Solving in an Ill-Structured Environment
Decision Traps.
Conclusions
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Hazard Web Sites.
Maps…..
References.
3 Modeling Natural Environmental Hazards
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Issue..
Introduction
The Role of Hazard Modeling in Hazards Analysis
Linking GIS and Environmental Models.
Nature and Types of Models.
Dynamic..
Combination
Deterministic..
Probabilistic.
Hazard Models
HAZUS-MH Model
HAZUS-MH Analysis
Case Study: Data Sources for Flood Modeling
Assessing Hazard Models…
Quality
Timeliness
Completeness..
Data Accuracy, Resolution, and Availability
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hazard Models.
Hazard Profiles
Type of Hazard.
Sources of Hazard Information.
Frequency of Occurrence.
Magnitude.
Location and Spatial Extent..
Duration.
Seasonal Pattern..
Speed of Onset
Availability of Warnings.
Hazard Profile Sample for a Tornado.
Description of Hazard.
Potential Magnitude.
Frequency of Occurrence.
Seasonal Pattern
Probable Duration
Potential Speed of Onset
Identify Existing Warning Mechanisms
Identify Location and Spatial Extent of Potential Event
Conclusions
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Web Sites.
Avalanches
Coastal Storms
Dam Safety.
Drought.
Earthquakes..
Flooding.
Heat….
Landslides.
Lightning.
Snowstorms
Tornadoes.
Tsunamis
Wildfires
References.
4 Spatial Analysis
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Issue.
Introduction
Definition of Spatial Analysis
Geospatial Data Set.
Spatial Data Quality
Types of Spatial Analysis..
Queries
Measurements…
Transformations
Buffering..
Descriptive Summaries
Optimization Techniques.
Hypothesis Testing
Spatial Data Visualization..
Choropleth Maps.
Conclusions
Discussion Questions.
Applications…
Web Sites
References.
5 Risk Analysis: Assessing the Risks of Natural Hazards.
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Introduction
The Process of Risk Analysis
What Is Risk?
Quantitative Analysis of Risk
Qualitative Representation of Consequence.
Views of Risk.
Using Historical Data in Determining Risk
The Need for Complete Accurate Data for Decision Making
Using Technical Data in Decision Making.
Indicators of Direct and Indirect Losses
Issues in Risk Analysis
Changes in Disaster Frequency.
Availability of Essential Data
Depth of Analysis
Dealing with Uncertainty.
Relative Ranking of Risks.
Priority Rating.
Acceptable Risk
Risk Benefits.
Determining Risk Acceptability
Personal.
Political/Social.
Economic
Risk Strategies
Accept the Risk..
Extremely Low Likelihood of Risk
Mandatory Risk Level
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Web Sites
References
6 Social, Economic, and Ecological Vulnerability
Objectives.
Key Terms..
Introduction
Approaches to Vulnerability.
Dimensions of Vulnerability.
Social and Human Vulnerability
Economic Vulnerability.
Environmental Vulnerability
Measuring Vulnerability.
Indicators of Social Conditions…
Indicators of Economic Conditions
Indicators of Environmental Conditions..
Methodological Issues.
Weighting, Data Availability, and Accuracy
Multiyear Analysis.
Interdependence of Social, Economic, and Ecological Capital.
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Web Sites.
References.
7 Risk Communication
Objectives.
Key Terms..
Issue.
Introduction
Risk Communication
The Risk Communication Process
Barriers in Risk Communication
Target Audience of Risk Communication.
Risk Communication Tools
Communicating Risks with Maps
Figures.
Community Engagement.
Risk Communication Myths
Managing Risks.
Decision Making.
Community Engagement in Hazards Analysis
Stakeholder Involvement.
Ethics and Decision Making
Legal Issues in Decision Making
Indemnification
Acknowledging Risk as a Part of Risk Communication.
Learning as a Part of Risk Communication
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
Web Sites
References.
8 The Hazards Risk Management Process
GREG SHAW
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Issue
Introduction
Terminology
Risk Management….
Hazards Risk Management Framing Questions..
Framework for Hazards Risk Management
Components of the Hazards Risk Management Process
Communicate and Consult (A Continual Component of the
HRM Process)
Monitor and Review (A Continual Component of the HRM Process).
Step 1: Establish the Context
Organizational/Community Context
Stakeholder Involvement
Objectives.
Step 2: Identify the Hazards.
Comprehensive Hazard Identification
Hazard Identification Strategy Organization/
Community Resources
Hazard Identification Strategy-Web Resources.
Categorizing Hazards.
Step 3: Assess the Hazard Risk Hazard Risk Assessment Strategy
Step 4: Sort the Hazards by Risk Magnitude
Sorting Strategies.
The Use of Expert Judgment..
Step 5: Analyze the Risks from Each Hazard.
Hazards Risk Analysis Strategy
Categorizing the Hazard Risk
Step 6: Group and Prioritize the Hazard Risks and Consider
Risk Management Interventions.
Grouping and Prioritizing Strategy…..
Consider Hazard Risk Element Interventions..
Application of the Hazards Risk Management Process
Overview
Step 1: Establish the Context.
Organizational/Community Context
Stakeholder Involvement
Objectives..
Step 2: Identify the Hazards.
Step 3: Assess the Hazard Risk
Hazard Risk Assessment Strategy
Step 4: Sort the Hazards by Risk Magnitude
Step 5: Analyze the Risks from Each Hazard.
Step 6: Group and Prioritize the Hazard Risks and Consider
Risk Management Interventions
Grouping and Prioritizing Strategy.-Consider Hazard Risk Element Interventions..
Hazards Risk Management and Comprehensive Risk Management
Discussion Questions..
Applications.
Web Sites.
References.
Planning for Sustainable and Disaster Resilient Communities…..
9 GAVIN SMITH
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Introduction
Sustainability, Disaster Resilience, and Hazard Mitigation Planning……
The Hazard Mitigation Planning Policy Framework
….
The Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Power of Plan Making: Tools and Process.
The Planning Process: Building Stakeholder Capacity to Confront Hazards.
Discussion Questions.
Applications.
You Be the Planner
Web Sites
References.
10 Disaster-Resilient Communities: A New Hazards Risk Management Framework.
Objectives.
Key Terms.
Introduction
Current Hazard Mitigation Policies.
A New Hazards Risk Management Policy Framework.
Expand Hazards Analysis to Include Sustainable Development and Disaster-Resilient Themes
Use Risk Assessment Findings to Guide Land-Use Planning and
Action: Assessing Current and Future Vulnerability.
Assess Hazard Risk Management Policies, Programs, Plans, and
Projects: Building Local Capacity and Self-Reliance
Balancing Incentives and Penalties Affecting Human Settlement
Pattern Adjustments: A Critical Look at Existing Hazard Mitigation Programs.
Policy Evaluation and Modification: Assess Losses Avoided and Build Disaster-Resilient Communities
Recommendations for Action
Conduct National Assessment of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans..
Place a Greater Emphasis on Land-Use Decisions and Human Settlement Patterns
Establish a Robust Training and Capacity-Building Approach
Provide Benefits to Communities that Develop Comprehensive Plans..
Comprehensive Hazards Risk Management Benefits from the Involvement of Professional Land-Use Planners.
Facilitate the Use of Planners as Agents of Social Change and Policy Learning..
Include Hazards Analysis in Planning for Climate Change
Discussion Questions.
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