Natural hazard mitigation
Subtitle: recasting disaster policy and planning
By: David R. Godschalk ... [et al.].
Contributors: Godschalk, David R.
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 575
Subjects: United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; Hazard mitigation -- Law and legislation -- United States; Disaster relief -- Law and legislation -- United States; Natural disasters -- Law and legislation -- United States; Assistance in emergencies -- United States
Description: Natural Hazard Mitigation describes and analyzes the way that hazard mitigation has been carried out in the United States under our national disaster law, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The book is an informative and eye-opening examination for planners, policymakers, students of planning and geography, and professionals working for government agencies that deal with natural hazards.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.