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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

For example, counter-terrorism policy and policy against natural hazards can be quite different. Taxonomy can start with basic distinctions (natural, technological, social, intentional and composite) and then proceed to further divisions and subdivisions. Business Continuity Management: A Crisis Management Approach (2nd edn).

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. As you audit your emergency plans, you are likely to have identified areas for improvement.