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T. Tingsanchali - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Urban flood Disaster Management
    Procedia Engineering, 2012
    Co-Authors: T. Tingsanchali
    Abstract:

    Flood impact is one of the most significant Disasters in the world. More than half of global flood damages occur in Asia. Causes of floods are due to natural factors such as heavy rainfall, high floods and high tides, etc., and human factors such as blocking of channels or aggravation of drainage channels, improper land use, deforestation in headwater regions, etc. Floods result in losses of life and damage properties. Population increase results in more urbanization, more impervious area and less infiltration and greater flood peak and runoff. Problems become more critical due to more severe and frequent flooding likely caused by climate change, socio-economic damage, population affected, public outcry and limited funds. Flood loss prevention and mitigation includes structural flood control measures such as construction of dams or river dikes and non-structural measures such as flood forecasting and warning, flood hazard and risk Management, public participation and institutional arrangement, etc. This paper describes concepts, policy, plan and operation on integrated urban flood Disaster and risk Management. In most developing countries, flood Disaster Management activities are handled by government. Participation of nongovernmental agencies and private sectors are very limited. Activities are exercised rather independently without proper coordination or integration. Flood Disaster Management in developing countries is mostly reactive responding to prevailing Disaster situations (emergency response and recovery). Reactive response should be changed to proactive response to increase effectiveness of Management and reduce losses of life and properties. Proactive Disaster Management requires more participation from various governments, non-governmental and private agencies and public participation. It involves more effort and time, more budget, equipments, facilities and human resources which leads to integration of flood Disaster Management for both long term and short term activities. Strategic framework on integrated flood Disaster Management includes four cyclic steps namely: 1) preparedness before flood impact such as flood forecasting and warning; 2) readiness upon flood arrival; 3) emergency responses during flood impact and; 4) recovery and rehabilitation after flood impact. Examples on urban flood Disaster and risk Management in Thailand are illustrated and discussed. Conclusions and recommendations for further improvement are provided. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

  • urban flood Disaster Management
    Procedia Engineering, 2012
    Co-Authors: T. Tingsanchali
    Abstract:

    Flood impact is one of the most significant Disasters in the world. More than half of global flood damages occur in Asia. Causes of floods are due to natural factors such as heavy rainfall, high floods and high tides, etc., and human factors such as blocking of channels or aggravation of drainage channels, improper land use, deforestation in headwater regions, etc. Floods result in losses of life and damage properties. Population increase results in more urbanization, more impervious area and less infiltration and greater flood peak and runoff. Problems become more critical due to more severe and frequent flooding likely caused by climate change, socio-economic damage, population affected, public outcry and limited funds. Flood loss prevention and mitigation includes structural flood control measures such as construction of dams or river dikes and non-structural measures such as flood forecasting and warning, flood hazard and risk Management, public participation and institutional arrangement, etc. This paper describes concepts, policy, plan and operation on integrated urban flood Disaster and risk Management. In most developing countries, flood Disaster Management activities are handled by government. Participation of nongovernmental agencies and private sectors are very limited. Activities are exercised rather independently without proper coordination or integration. Flood Disaster Management in developing countries is mostly reactive responding to prevailing Disaster situations (emergency response and recovery). Reactive response should be changed to proactive response to increase effectiveness of Management and reduce losses of life and properties. Proactive Disaster Management requires more participation from various governments, non-governmental and private agencies and public participation. It involves more effort and time, more budget, equipments, facilities and human resources which leads to integration of flood Disaster Management for both long term and short term activities. Strategic framework on integrated flood Disaster Management includes four cyclic steps namely: 1) preparedness before flood impact such as flood forecasting and warning; 2) readiness upon flood arrival; 3) emergency responses during flood impact and; 4) recovery and rehabilitation after flood impact. Examples on urban flood Disaster and risk Management in Thailand are illustrated and discussed. Conclusions and recommendations for further improvement are provided.

Bill Faulkner - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • towards a framework for tourism Disaster Management
    Tourism Management, 2001
    Co-Authors: Bill Faulkner
    Abstract:

    Tourism destinations in every corner of the globe face the virtual certainty of experiencing a Disaster of one form or another at some point in their history. Despite this, few destinations have properly developed Disaster Management plans in place to help them cope with such eventualities. Among the reasons for this is the limited amount of systematic research that has been carried out in the field. This paper addresses this problem by drawing on insights from the broader Disaster Management literature to produce a generic model for analysing and developing tourism Disaster Management strategies. A set of prerequisites and principles of effective tourism Disaster Management planning is also provided.

Graham Matthews - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Disaster Management in libraries
    Facilities, 2013
    Co-Authors: Paul Eden, Graham Matthews
    Abstract:

    Presents the preliminary findings of a one‐year British Library Research and Development Department‐funded project looking at Disaster Management in British libraries. Based on visits to some 30 organizations within and outside the library profession and analysis of 62 library Disaster control plans, considers the terms “Disaster”, “Disaster control planning” and “Disaster Management”, highlighting the central role of the written Disaster control plan. Emphasizes the need for these plans to be managed and supported by risk assessments and regular inspections of buildings and equipment, the identification and use of reliable expert advice, staff training programmes and contingency planning for temporary services, accommodation and storage. Underlines the importance of personnel issues such as the careful selection of those responsible for Disaster Management and staff counselling following a Disaster, and also the need to investigate insurance cover and to consider the installation of fire detection and su...

  • Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries and Museums
    2009
    Co-Authors: Graham Matthews, Yvonne Smith, Gemma Knowles
    Abstract:

    Contents: Preface The research project and Disaster Management: introduction Disaster Management and archives, libraries and museums: context The situation in the United Kingdom: overview The worldwide situation: overview The Disaster control plan Findings: key themes Planning for the future Sources of information Index.

  • Disaster Management for Libraries and Archives
    2003
    Co-Authors: Graham Matthews, John Feather
    Abstract:

    Contents: Disaster Management for libraries and archives - an introduction, Graham Matthews The Disaster control plan, Heather Mansell Risk Management, Alice Cannon In case of fire, Bill Jackson Flood prevention and recovery, Christine Wise Cooperative activity in the USA, or misery loves company, Sheryl Davis and Kristen Kern Psychological aspects of Disaster Management, Maj Klasson The Croatian experience 1991-1995, Kornelija Petr Aftermath - service continuity and recovery, John Creber A guide to sources of information, Graham Matthews Index.

  • Disaster Management in libraries
    Library Management, 1996
    Co-Authors: Paul Eden, Graham Matthews
    Abstract:

    Presents the preliminary findings of a one‐year British Library Research and Development Department‐funded project looking at Disaster Management in British libraries. Based on visits to some 30 organizations within and outside the library profession and analysis of 62 library Disaster control plans, considers the terms “Disaster”, “Disaster control planning” and “Disaster Management”, highlighting the central role of the written Disaster control plan. Emphasizes the need for these plans to be managed and supported by risk assessments and regular inspections of buildings and equipment, the identification and use of reliable expert advice, staff training programmes and contingency planning for temporary services, accommodation and storage. Undertlines the importance of personnel issues such as the careful selection of those responsible for Disaster Management and staff counselling following a Disaster, and also the need to investigate insurance cover and to consider the installation of fire detection and suppression systems.

Himayatullah Khan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Disaster Management CYCLE – a theoretical approach
    Management and Marketing Journal, 2020
    Co-Authors: Himayatullah Khan, Laura Giurca Vasilescu, Asmatullah Khan
    Abstract:

    The present study explains the various concepts used in Disaster Management. The concepts explained include: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity, Risk and Disaster Management Cycle. In addition to the terminologies, the study also seeks to explain various types of Disasters.

  • Natural hazards and Disaster Management in Pakistan
    2008
    Co-Authors: Himayatullah Khan, Abuturab Khan
    Abstract:

    The present study explains the various concepts used in Disaster Management. The concepts explained include: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity, Risk and Disaster Management Cycle. In addition to the terminologies, the study also seeks to explain various types of Disasters. It also gives a detail of various Disasters occurred in Pakistan as well their Management and mitigation strategies. The paper also discusses Disaster Management policy at national level as well as Disaster Management and national plans in Pakistan.

  • Disaster Management cycle a theoretical approach
    Management and Marketing Journal, 2008
    Co-Authors: Himayatullah Khan, Laura Giurca Vasilescu, Asmatullah Khan
    Abstract:

    The present study explains the various concepts used in Disaster Management. The concepts explained include: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity, Risk and Disaster Management Cycle. In addition to the terminologies, the study also seeks to explain various types of Disasters.

B. Li - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Application of Remote Sensing Technique for Disaster Management
    2006 IEEE International Symposium on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2006
    Co-Authors: B. Li
    Abstract:

    China is a country where Disasters happen continually and produce heavy casualties and economic losses annually. To effectively reduce the impact of every Disaster, governments all over the country stipulate for a correspondingly complete strategy called Disaster Management. It has been a universal and effective means to deal with Disasters by constructing Disaster Management system, which has also brought about some good results in practice. This paper presents some principles and means and practice for Disaster Management based on remote sensing.