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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

disaster management specialist, PDC Global. The editors are experts in the field with many years of conducting research and teaching with particular emphasis on social vulnerability and cultural complexity within the context of emergencies and disasters. Revell; Abdul Samad; Yoon Ah Shin; Susan Spice; and Jungwon Yeo.

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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The prior iteration also included critical focuses like creating a culture of preparedness and simplifying bureaucracy as important nods to basic challenges in disaster management. With that in mind, I submit to you the following areas of action: First and foremost, we need better data on the vast mosaic of disaster spending.

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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Today is yet another day to pay homage to the first responder and healthcare worker communities with the dedication and willingness to serve. We must continue to shine the light on these vulnerabilities and highlight the disproportionate impact felt by many, particularly during a disaster.