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Arnold Vedlitz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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non linear incentives plan design and flood mitigation the case of the federal emergency management agency s community rating system
Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2010Co-Authors: Sammy Zahran, Samuel D Brody, Wesley E Highfield, Arnold VedlitzAbstract:A basic proposition of 'agency theory' is that output-based performance incentives encourage greater effort. However, studies find that incentive schemes can distort effort if rewards for performance are discrete or non-linear. The federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) is a flood mitigation programme with a non-linear incentive design. Under this programme, localities are incentivised to implement a mix of 18 flood mitigation activities. Each activity is performance scored, with accumulated scores corresponding to a percent discount on flood insurance premiums for residents that hold National Flood Insurance policies. Discounts range from 0 to 45% and increase discretely in increments of 5%. With multivariate statistical and Geographic Information Systems analytic techniques, tests are made to find whether observed changes in annual CRS scores for participating localities in Florida are explained by non-linear incentives, adjusting for hydrologic conditions, flood disaster histories, socio-economic and human capital controls that can plausibly account for local mitigation activity scores over time. Results indicate that local jurisdictions are discount-seeking, with mitigation efforts partially driven by the non-linear incentive design of the CRS programme. The paper ends with recommendations to improve the operation FEMA's flood mitigation programme.
Lori E Gordon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Injuries and illnesses among federal Emergency Management Agency–certified search-and-recovery and search-and-rescue dogs deployed to Oso, Washington, following the March 22, 2014, State Route 530 landslide
Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 2015Co-Authors: Lori E GordonAbstract:Objective—To establish types and rates of injuries and illnesses among search-and-recovery and search-and-rescue dogs deployed to Oso, Wash, following the March 22, 2014, State Route 530 landslide. Design—Medical records review and cross-sectional survey. Animals—25 federal Emergency Management Agency–certified search dogs. Procedures—On-site medical records and postdeployment laboratory test results were reviewed and an electronic survey was distributed to handlers within 8 days after demobilization. Results—Dogs worked a total of 244 search shifts totaling 2,015 hours. Injuries and illnesses were reported in 21 (84%) dogs. Wounds (abrasions, pad wear, paw pad splits, and lacerations) were the most common injury, with an incidence rate of 28.3 wounds/1,000 hours worked. Dehydration was the most common illness, with an incidence rate of 10.4 cases of dehydration/1,000 hours worked. Total incidence rate for all health events was 66.5 events/1,000 hours worked. Two search dogs were removed from search opera...
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injuries and illnesses among federal emergency management agency certified search and recovery and search and rescue dogs deployed to oso washington following the march 22 2014 state route 530 landslide
Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 2015Co-Authors: Lori E GordonAbstract:Objective—To establish types and rates of injuries and illnesses among search-and-recovery and search-and-rescue dogs deployed to Oso, Wash, following the March 22, 2014, State Route 530 landslide. Design—Medical records review and cross-sectional survey. Animals—25 federal Emergency Management Agency–certified search dogs. Procedures—On-site medical records and postdeployment laboratory test results were reviewed and an electronic survey was distributed to handlers within 8 days after demobilization. Results—Dogs worked a total of 244 search shifts totaling 2,015 hours. Injuries and illnesses were reported in 21 (84%) dogs. Wounds (abrasions, pad wear, paw pad splits, and lacerations) were the most common injury, with an incidence rate of 28.3 wounds/1,000 hours worked. Dehydration was the most common illness, with an incidence rate of 10.4 cases of dehydration/1,000 hours worked. Total incidence rate for all health events was 66.5 events/1,000 hours worked. Two search dogs were removed from search opera...
Francis X. Mccarthy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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DHS Appropriations FY2016: Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
2016Co-Authors: William L. Painter, Francis X. Mccarthy, Bruce R. Lindsay, John D. Moteff, Sarah A. Lister, Lennard G. KrugerAbstract:This report is part of a suite of reports that discuss appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2016. It specifically discusses appropriations for the components of DHS included in the third title of the homeland security appropriations bill--the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), the Office of Health Affairs (OHA), and the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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FEMA DRF Major Disaster Assistance: Kansas
2015Co-Authors: Francis X. Mccarthy, Bruce R. LindsayAbstract:This report describes the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), which is managed by the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of funding used to provide assistance following a major disaster declaration.
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FEMA DRF Major Disaster Assistance: New Jersey
2015Co-Authors: Francis X. MccarthyAbstract:This report discusses the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) that is managed by the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of funding used to provide assistance following a major disaster declaration.
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Analysis of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013
2013Co-Authors: Jared T. Brown, Francis X. MccarthyAbstract:This report analyzes the provisions of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013. In general, these provisions amend the Stafford Act with a stated goal of improving the efficiency and quality of disaster assistance provided by the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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FEMA Disaster Housing and Hurricane Katrina: Overview, Analysis, and Congressional Issues
2008Co-Authors: Francis X. MccarthyAbstract:This report discusses the issues with the housing policies of the federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), particularly as they relate to the Post-Katrina Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-295) and the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Plan (P.L. 93-288). It includes an overview of the Stafford Act sections 403 and 408 as well as a breakdown of issues for Congress and possible Congressional approaches to address the policies.
Sammy Zahran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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non linear incentives plan design and flood mitigation the case of the federal emergency management agency s community rating system
Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2010Co-Authors: Sammy Zahran, Samuel D Brody, Wesley E Highfield, Arnold VedlitzAbstract:A basic proposition of 'agency theory' is that output-based performance incentives encourage greater effort. However, studies find that incentive schemes can distort effort if rewards for performance are discrete or non-linear. The federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) is a flood mitigation programme with a non-linear incentive design. Under this programme, localities are incentivised to implement a mix of 18 flood mitigation activities. Each activity is performance scored, with accumulated scores corresponding to a percent discount on flood insurance premiums for residents that hold National Flood Insurance policies. Discounts range from 0 to 45% and increase discretely in increments of 5%. With multivariate statistical and Geographic Information Systems analytic techniques, tests are made to find whether observed changes in annual CRS scores for participating localities in Florida are explained by non-linear incentives, adjusting for hydrologic conditions, flood disaster histories, socio-economic and human capital controls that can plausibly account for local mitigation activity scores over time. Results indicate that local jurisdictions are discount-seeking, with mitigation efforts partially driven by the non-linear incentive design of the CRS programme. The paper ends with recommendations to improve the operation FEMA's flood mitigation programme.
Helmut Krawinkler - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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State of the art report on systems performance of steel moment frames subject to earthquake ground shaking
Rep. No. FEMA-355C Federal Emergency Management Agency Washington DC, 2000Co-Authors: Stephanie J Venture, Helmut KrawinklerAbstract:This report, FEMA-355C – State of the Art Report on Systems Performance of Steel Moment Frames Subject to Earthquake Ground Shaking, presents an overview of the current state of knowledge with regard to the response of moment-resisting steel frame buildings to strong ground shaking. This state of the art report was prepared in support of the development of a series of Recommended Design Criteria documents, prepared by the SAC Joint Venture on behalf of the federal Emergency Management Agency and addressing the issue of the seismic performance of moment-resisting steel frame structures.