Technical assistance and hard copy publications.
To learn more about EPR's program for promoting disaster management in Africa and to obtain the Center's newsletter, contact Sandro Calvani.
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Hard copy documents and maps, and geographic information systems compatible diskettes.
Information is available to OAS members. Contact the headquarters listed above for more information.
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Hard copy.
Information is available upon request.
The Center will provide information on Central America's risk-reduction process.
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The computer package is being developed for IBM computers.
Currently, a demonstration version is available. Packages will be available for sale in 1990.
Contact John Ive for further information.
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UNIENET provides electronic mail service which allows you to exchange messages via computer with others having an interest in disaster management. UNIENET offers an electronic Bulletin Board of information on disaster-related subjects, and several data bases of detailed disaster-related information.
On-line.
UNDRO for costs.
Directory of Training Institutions for Disaster Management. 1989. UNDRO: Geneva.
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Manuals, handbooks, workbooks, courses, and video tapes.
Courses and materials are available upon request.
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The goals of IEMIS are to: apply state-of-the-art automated data processing technology to emergency management; establish a dedicated, interactive computer system for the nation's emergency management community; foster the use and maintenance of integrated data bases among emergency managers and; encourage the use of similar technology for training, planning and emergency operations. IEMIS software includes computer utilities for: text processing, electronic communications, data base development and management, file management, business graphics, access to National Weather Service data; computer models for meteorological conditions, radiological dosage, heat radiation hazard, evacuation dynamics, and the development of expert systems; interactive color display and editing of an extensive national map data base which forms the background images for all model runs.
IEMIS combines of computer hardware and software. The hardware core is located in a central minicomputer at FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC.
Contact the IEMIS project officer.
"Integrated Emergency Management Information System: Questions and Answers." Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1987. Washington, DC.
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CRCRS is available on 18 high density, double sided disks. The DOS command Backup was used to copy the system onto the diskettes from the subdirectory CRCRS.
In order to install CRCRS on your machine, you will need at least 20 megabytes of space on your hard disk and a high density drive. First, you must set up a subdirectory called CRCRS, then use the DOS command Restore to copy the files from the diskettes into the subdirectory on your hard disk area. The diskettes are numbered, and must be restored in sequence, 1 to 18. Please refer to your MS-DOS manual for the proper commands. Documentation for CRCRS is provided with the program.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will make CRCRS available to the research community. For details, contact:
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The Emergency Coordinator does not collect natural hazards data, but serves as a point of contact for USDA emergency preparedness.
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The Emergency Coordinator does not collect natural hazards data, but may be a point of contact.
Contact Bruce Pelton.
"The Contact Guide: National Security Emergency Preparedness." July 1988. FEMA Doc.FPG6.101.
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Individual contact.
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The Emergency Coordinator does not collect data, but maintains lists of national, regional, and field-level emergency staffs.
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Preparedness and Disaster Relief Offices. Both published and unpublished books and reports in English, French, and Spanish are available.
Materials are print scientific publications, slide programs, video presentations, and a computerized index.
Material may be requested directly from PAHO.
Write PAHO for a list of available material.
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Partners provides grants which partially cover travel expenses for volunteers to provide technical assistance to designated "partner areas" of Latin America and the Caribbean, and for Latin American and Caribbean emergency management professionals to visit the US.
Contact Partners at the above address or via computer: TYMNET:(On Tyme)DNA.NAPA.
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Hard copy and audio-visuals.
Publications are available free of charge upon request. Audio-visual material is sent out on a loan basis.
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The content of each area will be determined, in part, by user input. However, additional material will be obtained from other sources such as the University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center computer network, SFU research, and conference papers. In addition, it is anticipated that the bulletin board will be used to conduct conferences among persons involved in emergency management who, because of scheduling or financial restrictions, would otherwise be unable to meet.
On-line.
The bulletin board is free to users, except where long distance telephone charges apply.
For more information on the system and a description of the sign-on procedures, contact Peter Anderson.
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Monographs, periodicals, pamphlets, videotapes, audio-cassettes, slides and 16mm films.
While data cannot be accessed directly by computer, queries may be sent to PCDPPP by electronic mail through UNIENET. The call sign is UNXO15.
Natural Hazards of the Caribbean. Diane Bertrand. Pan Caribbean Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Project. June 1988.
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Hard copy.
Contact the PIDP at the above address for a publication list. Some publications may be accessed through the interlibrary loan system.
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Satellite communications.
Videotapes and program transcripts of each broadcast are also available for a modest cost.
For more information on these programs, contact EENET.
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While acknowledging the lack of electronic communication in the aftermath of a major earthquake, Mothers for HELP created a "signal ribbon" method of informing rescue workers of the status of members of each household in a community. "Signal ribbons" save rescue workers time. A family which hangs a green ribbon on the front door indicates that all members are safe. A yellow ribbon signifies the presence of an injured person, and a red ribbon denotes a person in a life-threatening situation.
Community activism.
Send a self-addressed stamped envelope for further information.
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Coordination of medical disaster assistance for Europe is a top priority. The Center promotes interdisciplinary and international cooperation in medical assistance and disaster management.
The Center's information program consists of four components:
Technical assistance, hard copy, and computerized materials.
Interested persons are invited to contact S. Gunn or the Center.
The European Center for Disaster Medicine itself is located at the:
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Hard copy documents, slide sets, videotapes, technical assistance.
Contact K. Elo of EPR.
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Monographs and audio-visuals.
Many single copies of monographs are available free of charge, and copies of films may be loaned free of charge.
Contact the Office of Scientific Information, Public Inquiries, National Institute of Mental Health, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 15C-05, Rockville, MD 20857 for further information about obtaining a list of monographs, and audio-visuals, as well as ordering details.
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Printed reports, documents, applications. Congressional testimony.
Materials are available for review in the public documents room of the NRC.
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Costs depend on the nature of the request and user. Requests should be sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Computer Center.
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Printed press releases, letters transmitting hazard notices, and supporting documents are available for the cost of duplication from address below. Published reports are available through the US Geological Survey's distribution centers.
Contact the Engineering Geology Department.
Federal Register Statement, Vol.42, No.70, pp. 19292 to 19296, April, 1977. Procedures and definition of USGS responsibilities.
"Revision of Terminology for Geologic Hazard Warnings," Vol. 99, No. 21, January 31, 1984.
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Hard copy and audio-visual materials.
Contact the national logistics supply center for the National Weather Service in Kansas City, MO 64131.
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See also the following appendices:
For more information about this document please contact:
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