These chapters provide valuable and comprehensive information on a variety of hazards, including both scientific and social aspects of disasters. The work intro

The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural ev

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

In June 2001, the Government of Canada initiated consultations on a National Disaster Mitigation Strategy to evaluate, prioritize, and implement measures that r

Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volu