Creating Disaster-resistant Universities in the Caribbean

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Acknowledging the high exposure of the region to natural and man-made disasters, this article emphasizes the need for the Institutions of Higher Education operating in the Caribbean to improve their level of preparedness and develop efficient mitigation plans. Based on their experience of the Disaster Resistant Universities initiative, the authors suggest a methodology to develop such plans adapted to the Caribbean context. A four-step risk assessment allows the definition and implementation of a hazard mitigation plan for the universities, along with table-top exercises critical for capacity building within the institution.
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Authors Lesales, Thierry;Simpson, David M.;Human, Roy J.;
Journal Études caribéennes
Year 2007
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http://journals.openedition.org/etudescaribeennes/294
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Organic Chemistry Medicine environmental effects of industries and plants renewable energy sources environmental sciences public aspects of medicine social sciences land use latin america. spanish america geology

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