'This page provides information and reference documents/ tools for understanding and improving institutional and legal frameworks for disaster preparedness and response.'
A guide designed "to provide local transit agencies and transportation providers with useful information and best practices in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery".
Wired article on open networks for sharing ermegency response information.
"New Orleans had long known it was highly vulnerable to flooding and a direct hit from a hurricane. In fact, the federal government has been working with state and local officials ... since the late 1960s on major hurricane and flood relief efforts."
Article outling "what the hurricane can teach about handling natural disasters and energy policy better".
Article commenting on perception of lack of preparedness by government agencies for response to Hurricane Katrina despite drill of similar scenario last year.
This report "presents a comprehensive overview of the Cuban model of risk reduction in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, and explores what may be adapted from this model in other countries".
