Natural Disaster Response

by Laurie Collier Hillstrom

Overview

According to Time Magazine, natural disasters have claimed 1.35 million lives between the years of 1994-2013. When inclement weather like winter storms, extreme cold, hurricanes, and tornados are predicted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to take extra precautions like storing water, food, and medical supplies. This essential book takes a look at recent global natural disasters and the various responses to them. Readers are provided with a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the topic through real world examples and guided narrative. Each chapter provides background on a recent disaster, analyzes what actions were taken as a result, and considers whether those actions proved effective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420508734
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/27/2015
Series:	Hot Topics Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: The Destructive Forces of Nature 6

Chapter 1 Earthquakes and Tsunamis 10

Chapter 2 Hurricanes and Floods 24

Chapter 3 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes 39

Chapter 4 Fire and Drought 51

Chapter 5 Volcanoes, Landslides, and Avalanches 63

Chapter 6 Natural Disaster Response in a Fast-Changing World 75

Notes 89

Discussion Questions 91

Organizations to Contact 93

For more Information 97

Index 99

Picture credits 103

About the author 104