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Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 [[electronic resource] /] / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 [[electronic resource] /] / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SparksPeter R |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Elena, 1985
Hurricanes - Mexico - Gulf Coast Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Mississippi Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Alabama |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-20391-9
9786610203918 0-309-56514-6 0-585-15408-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456237203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 [[electronic resource] /] / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 [[electronic resource] /] / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SparksPeter R |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Elena, 1985
Hurricanes - Mexico - Gulf Coast Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Mississippi Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Alabama |
| ISBN |
1-280-20391-9
9786610203918 0-309-56514-6 0-585-15408-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778801203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 / / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Hurricane Elena, Gulf Coast, August 29-September 2, 1985 / / prepared by Peter Sparks ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | SparksPeter R |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Elena, 1985
Hurricanes - Mexico - Gulf Coast Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Mississippi Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Alabama |
| ISBN |
9786610203918
9781280203916 1280203919 9780309565141 0309565146 9780585154084 0585154082 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
NATURAL DISASTER STUDIES -- Copyright -- NATURAL DISASTER STUDIES -- INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Executive Summary -- METEOROLOGY -- WARNINGS AND EVACUATION -- INJURIES AND DEATHS -- DAMAGE -- SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- Need for In-Depth Study Following Postdisaster Investigation -- Forecasting, Warning, and Evacuation -- Need for Surface Wind-Speed Measurement -- Structural Performance and Building Codes -- 2 Meteorological Aspects -- SYNOPTIC HISTORY -- NEARSHORE AND LANDFALL STORM CHARACTERISTICS -- Wind Speeds -- Tides -- Rainfall -- Tornadoes -- Pressure -- FORECAST GUIDANCE -- STORM SURGE AND THE SLOSH MODEL -- SLOSH for Hurricane Elena -- 3 Preparedness and Response -- THE WARNING PROCESS -- ELENA AND THE GULF COAST'S RESPONSES -- EVALUATION -- Emergency Response Decision Making -- Multiple Evacuations -- Vacationer Response -- Public Response in the Tampa Bay-to-Sarasota Area -- Use of Regional Hurricane Evacuation Studies -- Evacuation Zones -- Behavioral Analyses -- Clearance Times -- Regional Boundaries -- 4 Wind Damage to Buildings -- WIND DAMAGE IN MISSISSIPPI -- Building Regulations -- Design Wind Speeds and Pressures -- Wind Resistance of Structural Systems -- Load Combinations -- Wind-Load-Resisting Systems -- Workmanship and Materials -- Nonengineered" Structures -- Detailed Damage Descriptions of Classes of Structures -- Schools -- Commercial Structures -- Motels -- Churches -- Single-Family Dwellings -- Multifamily Dwellings -- Mobile Homes -- Metal Building Systems -- Fully Engineered Buildings -- Other Structures -- WIND DAMAGE IN ALABAMA -- Single-Family Dwellings -- Other Structures -- Comparison with Hurricane Frederic -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- POSTDISASTER STUDIES -- 1. Need for In-Depth Postdisaster Studies -- WIND CONDITIONS.
2. Better Wind-Speed Data -- OTHER NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES -- 3. Continued Cooperation between NHC and the Local and National Media -- 4. Use of Amateur Radio and Hurricane Drills -- 5. Need for Improvement of Numerical Forecast Models -- 6. Continued Effective Use of Telephone Hurricane Information Service -- 7. Need for Quick Information Dissemination from SLOSH Runs -- THE EVACUATION PROCESS -- 8. Incorporation of Forecast Uncertainties in Evacuation Planning -- 9. Need for Multiagency Hurricane Evacuation Studies -- 10. Hypothetical Behavioral Assumptions Underlying Evacuation Plans -- 11. Calculation of Clearance Time in Evacuation Studies -- PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES -- 12. Need for Nationally Applicable Wind-Loading Provisions -- 13. Design Needs for Nonengineered Structures -- 14. Need for Design Checks of Professionally Designed Buildings -- 15. Insurance against Wind Damage -- 16. Concern about Industry Standards -- 17. Concern about Using School Buildings as Shelters -- 18. Concern about Preengineered and Masonry-Walled Buildings -- 19. Roof Performance -- 20. Performance of Signs and Building Appurtenances -- References -- Appendix A STRUCTURAL FAILURES IN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOLS -- Appendix B SHOPPING CENTER DAMAGE: A DETAILED ANALYSIS -- Appendix C DAMAGE TO METAL BUILDINGS: A DETAILED ANALYSIS. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910970042703321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
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Hurricane Hugo [[electronic resource] ] : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.]
| Hurricane Hugo [[electronic resource] ] : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
GoldenJoseph H
BakerEarl J |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Hugo, 1989
Hurricanes - South Carolina Hurricanes - Puerto Rico Hurricanes - Virgin Islands of the United States Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Puerto Rico Buildings - Natural disaster effects - South Carolina Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Virgin Islands of the United States |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-20400-1
9786610204007 0-309-55591-4 0-585-14501-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455128203321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Hugo [[electronic resource] ] : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.]
| Hurricane Hugo [[electronic resource] ] : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
GoldenJoseph H
BakerEarl J |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Hugo, 1989
Hurricanes - South Carolina Hurricanes - Puerto Rico Hurricanes - Virgin Islands of the United States Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Puerto Rico Buildings - Natural disaster effects - South Carolina Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Virgin Islands of the United States |
| ISBN |
1-280-20400-1
9786610204007 0-309-55591-4 0-585-14501-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778882303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hurricane Hugo : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.]
| Hurricane Hugo : Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and South Carolina, September 17-22, 1989 / / prepared by: Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Joseph H. Golden ... [et al.] ; South Carolina: Earl J. Baker ... [et al.] ; for Committee on Natural Disasters ... [et al.] |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (296 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
GoldenJoseph H
BakerEarl J |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Hurricane Hugo, 1989
Hurricanes - South Carolina Hurricanes - Puerto Rico Hurricanes - Virgin Islands of the United States Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Puerto Rico Buildings - Natural disaster effects - South Carolina Buildings - Natural disaster effects - Virgin Islands of the United States |
| ISBN |
9786610204007
9781280204005 1280204001 9780309555913 0309555914 9780585145013 0585145016 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Hurricane Hugo -- Copyright -- Natural Disaster Studies -- Invitation For Discussion -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS -- SOUTH CAROLINA -- HURRICAN HUGO METEOROLOGY CHRONOLOGY -- HURRICANE HUGO WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT TIMELINE -- Contents -- LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO: SEPTEMBER 17-18, 1989 -- Meteorology/Storm History -- Warnings/Evacuations/Emergency Response -- Related Deaths -- Damages -- Physical Processes -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Hurricane Models -- Wind-Speed Data -- Informing Local Media -- Design Criteria -- Emergency Power Supply -- ALERT Rain Gage Network -- Emergency Broadcasts -- Evacuation Efforts and Shelters -- Coastal Zone Management -- SOUTH CAROLINA: SEPTEMBER 19-22, 1989 -- Meteorology -- Warnings and Evacuations -- Coastal Processes -- Related Deaths -- Damage to Buildings and Structures -- Damage to Lifelines -- Damage to Cultural Property -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Forecast Uncertainty -- Wind-Speed Measurement -- Storm-Surge Maps -- Coastal Zone Management -- Schools as Shelters -- Vulnerability of Vital Buildings to Wind Damage -- Lifeline Protection and Backup Power -- Emergency Equipment -- Education and Training About Hurricane-Resistant Construction -- Evacuation from High-Risk Structures -- Storm Insurance -- Protection of Historic Properties -- Recovery Planning -- State Responsibility -- HURRICANE HUGO, SEPTEMBER 17-18, 1989: PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS -- 1 Meteorology -- INTRODUCTION -- AIRCRAFT RECONNAISSANCE -- MESOSCALE VARIATIONS IN STORM AND STRUCTURE -- IMPACTS ON THE ISLANDS -- UNIQUE DATA -- SURFACE-WIND-SPEED OBSERVATIONS -- FORECAST PERFORMANCE -- References -- 2 Hydrology -- INTRODUCTION -- PRECIPITATION -- St. Croix -- St. John and St. Thomas.
Puerto Rico -- FLOODING -- LANDSLIDES -- SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- 3 Emergency Planning and Response in Puerto Rico -- INTRODUCTION -- OPERATIONS OF THE WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN SAN JUAN -- Reasons for WSFO Success/Effectiveness -- U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DECISION-ARC METHODOLOGY -- EVACUATIONS -- FATALITIES AND HOMELESSNESS -- DAMAGE AND ECONOMIC EFFECTS -- COMPARISON OF WSFO AND SLOSH METHODOLOGIES -- DISASTER-RELATED PROGRAMS -- Sheltering -- WATER AND POWER SUPPLIES AFTER HUGO LANDFALL -- El Carraizo Dam -- Autoridad de Energia Electrica -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- 4 Surface Wind Speeds and Property Damage -- INTRODUCTION -- SOURCES OF DATA -- ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE WIND SPEEDS -- St. Croix -- St. Thomas -- Vieques -- Culebra -- Puerto Rico -- DESIGN WIND SPEEDS -- U.S. Virgin Islands -- Puerto Rico -- Caribbean Region -- SUMMARY OF MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS -- PROPERTY DAMAGE -- St. Croix -- St. Thomas -- Vieques -- Culebra -- Puerto Rico -- SUMMARY -- References -- 5 Lifelines -- INTRODUCTION -- ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS -- COMMUNICATIONS -- WATER SUPPLIES -- The Flooding of El Carraizo Pumping Plant -- AIRPORTS -- OTHER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- OTHER LIFELINE SYSTEMS -- SUMMARY -- References -- 6 Coastal Processes -- INTRODUCTION -- STORM SURGE AND SHORE PROCESSES -- SHORELINE DESCRIPTIONS -- COMPARISON WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHORELINE -- GENERAL OVERVIEW OF HUGO'S IMPACT -- STORM SURGE, PREDICTED AND OBSERVED -- SAND OVERWASH -- COASTAL FLOODING -- WAVE ATTACK -- DEGRADATION OF RECREATIONAL BEACH RESOURCES -- ''SETTING UP'' THE SHORELINE FOR WINTER STORM DAMAGE -- SOME UNIQUE UNDERSEA WATER DATA NEAR ST. CROIX -- SUMMARY -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- 7 Conclusions and Recommendations -- AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- PREDICTION MODELS -- Conclusions. Recommendations -- SURFACE-WIND-SPEED DATABASE -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- COMMUNICATION WITH THE NEWS MEDIA -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- WIND MODELS RELATING AIRCRAFT-MEASURED WINDS TO SURFACE WINDS -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- ALERT AUTOMATIC RAIN GAGE NETWORK AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY FOR WATER REGULATORY STRUCTURES -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- EBS NETWORK, SHELTER READINESS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESPONSE -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TO IMPROVE BUILDING CODES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PLAN -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- HURRICANE HUGO, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 1989: SOUTH CAROLINA -- 8 Introduction -- IMMEDIATE POST-STORM ENVIRONMENT -- INSURANCE CLAIMS -- FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES -- VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS -- FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT -- References -- 9 Meteorology -- OVERVIEW -- STORM TRACK -- MOTION AND TRACK FORECAST PERFORMANCE -- INTENSITY PREDICTION -- WIND MEASUREMENTS BY RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT -- ESTIMATION OF SURFACE WINDS USED IN PRELANDFALL ADVISORIES -- LANDFALL OF HURRICANE HUGO -- Radar Structure and Track -- Wind Asymmetries -- Storm Surge -- Local Statements and Data Acquisition -- SURFACE WINDFIELD AT LANDFALL -- Flight-Level Windfield Prior to Landfall -- Surface Data Processing -- Surface-Windfield Analysis at 0400 UTC -- Validation of Public Advisories -- Solutions for the Problem of Sparse Wind Observations -- POSTLANDFALL WINDFIELDS -- Windfield at 0300 EDT (Hugo Near Columbia, South Carolina) -- Windfield at 0600 EDT (Hugo Near Charlotte, Noah Carolina) -- GUST ENVELOPE AND FUJITA'S DAMAGE-DIRECTION ANALYSIS -- FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS -- Forecast Tools -- Wind Measurement -- Overland Tracking -- References -- 10 Warning and Response. INTRODUCTION -- FORECASTS -- PUBLIC RESPONSE -- Evacuation Rates -- Evacuation Timing -- Type of Refuge -- Evacuation Destinations -- USE AND EVALUATION OF EVACUATION -- Surge Maps -- Clearance Times -- Behavioral Assumptions -- Decision Aids -- DECISION MAKING -- References -- 11 Coastal Processes -- INTRODUCTION -- STORM SURGE -- COASTAL EROSION -- DISCUSSION -- CONCLUSIONS -- References -- 12 Water Erosion and Damage to Coastal Structures -- INTRODUCTION -- DAMAGE DESCRIPTIONS -- Seabrook Island -- Folly Beach -- Charleston and Vicinity -- Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms -- McClellanville and Vicinity -- Northern Coast of South Carolina -- PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT -- Foundations -- Elevation -- Setback -- Appurtenant Structures -- Structural Member Connections -- Coastal Structures -- Seawalls -- Revetments, Groins, and Jetties -- Piers -- CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- 13 Wind Damage to Buildings and Structures -- INTRODUCTION -- NONENGINEERED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES -- Signage and Canopies -- MARGINALLY ENGINEERED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES -- FULLY ENGINEERED STRUCTURES -- Other Structures -- Water Tank -- Light Standards -- Bridge -- Crane -- CODES -- CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- General -- Nonengineered Buildings and Structures -- Marginally Engineered Buildings and Structures -- Fully Engineered Building and Structures -- 14 Lifelines -- INTRODUCTION -- POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS -- Power Plants and Substations -- Transmission Lines -- Distribution Lines -- TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Roads and Bridges -- Airports -- COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS -- Telephone -- Radio and Television -- WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS -- Water -- Wastewater -- CONCLUSIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- 15 Damage to Cultural Property -- INTRODUCTION -- CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA -- Response -- Libraries, Archives, and Museums -- Landscaping -- RECOMMENDATIONS. EPILOGUE -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910962425003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 [[electronic resource] ] : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 [[electronic resource] ] : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (69 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | AguirreBenigno E |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Tornado warning systems - Texas - Saragosa - Evaluation
Tornadoes - Texas - Saragosa |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-20386-2
9786610203864 0-309-57218-5 0-585-08548-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455134503321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 [[electronic resource] ] : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 [[electronic resource] ] : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (69 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | AguirreBenigno E |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Tornado warning systems - Texas - Saragosa - Evaluation
Tornadoes - Texas - Saragosa |
| ISBN |
1-280-20386-2
9786610203864 0-309-57218-5 0-585-08548-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778876103321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Saragosa, Texas, tornado, May 22, 1987 : an evaluation of the warning system / / prepared by Benigno E. Aguirre ... [et al.] for Committee on Natural Disasters, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (69 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | AguirreBenigno E |
| Collana | Natural disaster studies |
| Soggetto topico |
Tornado warning systems - Texas - Saragosa - Evaluation
Tornadoes - Texas - Saragosa |
| ISBN |
9786610203864
9781280203862 1280203862 9780309572187 0309572185 9780585085487 058508548X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Natural Disaster Studies -- Copyright -- NATURAL DISASTER STUDIES -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary of Abbreviations -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1 The Tornado and Its Effects -- POSTDISASTER SURVEY -- THE SETTING -- THE TORNADO -- THE DAMAGE -- THE WARNING SYSTEM (OR ABSENCE OF IT) -- Absence of Bad Weather -- Absence of Clear Geographical References -- Absence of Public Warning Systems -- Absence of Warning on Cable Television -- Absence of Pretranslated Warnings -- NOTES -- 2 Tornado Preparedness Activities -- PUBLIC AWARENESS WEEK -- STORM SPOTTER TRAINING -- HAMFESTS -- SUMMARY -- 3 Tornado Warning Activities -- WARNING ISSUANCE FROM VARIOUS SOURCES -- NOTES -- 4 Tornado Warning Dissemination -- NOAA WEATHER WIRE SERVICE -- LAW ENFORCEMENT TELETYPE SYSTEM -- NOAA WEATHER RADIO -- EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM -- TELEVISION AND THE CABLE SYSTEM -- RADIO -- SIRENS -- PECOS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY -- PECOS/REEVES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- NATIONAL WARNING SYSTEM -- SUMMARY -- NOTES -- 5 bservations Recommendations, and Conclusions -- OBSERVATIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- CONCLUSION -- NOTE -- References -- Appendix A -- Appendix B Eyewitness Accounts -- Appendix C Preparedness Activities Related to Reeves County, Texas, by NWS Midland -- 1985 -- 1986 -- 1987 -- Appendix D Meteorological Information on the Saragosa Tornado -- Appendix E Chronology of Releases on West Texas Weather Wire -- FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1987 -- Appendix F Palestine, Texas, Tornado-November 15, 1987 -- DISASTER RESPONSE -- WARNING DISSEMINATION -- CONCLUDING REMARKS. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910957771003321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1991 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Snow avalanche hazards and mitigation in the United States / / Panel on Snow Avalanches, Committee on Ground Failure Hazards Mitigation Research, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council
| Snow avalanche hazards and mitigation in the United States / / Panel on Snow Avalanches, Committee on Ground Failure Hazards Mitigation Research, Division of Natural Hazard Mitigation, Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (96 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.3/492 |
| Soggetto topico |
Avalanches - United States - Management
Avalanches - Control - United States Hazard mitigation - United States Disaster relief - Government policy - United States SCIENCE Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology Meteorology & Climatology Earth & Environmental Sciences |
| ISBN |
1-280-21215-2
9786610212156 0-309-53651-0 0-585-14405-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455937403321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1990 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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