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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813677103321

Autore

Bullock Jane A

Titolo

Managing children in disasters : planning for their unique needs / / Jane A. Bullock, George Haddow, Damon P. Coppola

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, : Taylor & Francis, 2011

ISBN

0-429-24654-4

1-4398-3767-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (370 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HaddowGeorge D

CoppolaDamon P

Disciplina

363.34/80830973

Soggetti

Child disaster victims - United States

Child disaster victims - Services for - United States

Disaster relief - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Unique needs of children in disasters -- Child infrastructure -- Mitigation -- Preparedness -- Response -- Recovery -- Emergency management resources focused on children's needs.

Sommario/riassunto

Each year, disasters such as house fires, car accidents, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes impact hundreds of thousands of children. Child victims can suffer disproportionately and the physical and psychological damage sustained can far outweigh the same effects in adults, often requiring years of therapy. Sadly, emergency planners to date have largely failed to adequately recognize and accommodate the particular requirements of children in times of disaster. Identify NeedsHighlighting the infrastructure that supports children in a safe and secure