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Case Study Examination of Programs Designed to Help Individuals and Communities through Fishery Disasters

Creator:: Shaw, Wesley D.
Abstract:: In 2000, the US Congress responded to the industry-wide constriction of the West Coast groundfish industry by allocating $5 million in disaster relief for Oregon, Washington, and California. Each state, with minimal federal oversight, designed and executed its own disaster response program to help impacted members of the fishing industry...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Food, water, and sanitation after a disaster

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The American Red Cross recommends a 72-hour supply of nonperishable food for each family member. By having a supply of food, you can reduce the stress of locating food during a disaster. The kind and specific amount of food will depend on the ages and food preferences of everyone in...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Sanitation After a Disaster Adapted for use in Oregon from The Disaster Handbook, 1998 National Edition

Disaster rehabilitation assistance

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: A variety of disaster assistance is available to homeowners, farmers, and businesses with property damage. Lending agencies may make loans for home repair, home improvement, equipment repair or replacement, etc. Federal and state assistance may be available if the governor declares the community a disaster area. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC)...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: . Check with disaster relief officials or the local office of the OSU Extension Service. • Local

Frequently asked questions about disaster assistance

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Many of the services or assistance disaster victims need are available from a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC helps community members meet face-to-face with represented federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies. The centers are established after the President declares a major disaster area. If a DRC is not established,...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: about Disaster Assistance Adapted for use in Oregon from The Disaster Handbook, 1998 National Edition

Handling family finances during disasters & emergencies

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: Disasters can create serious financial crises for families. Insurance may not cover as much as anticipated or needed. Home and places of employment may be lost. Family members may be out of work due to injuries. In an ideal world, families would have adequate cash reserves or credit to draw...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Defense, Public Works, or related units). Extension Disaster Education NetworkExtension Disaster

Federal disaster assistance program

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 initially established the Federal Disaster Assistance Program. It outlines the policies of the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and describes the procedures for requesting FEMA grants. After the governor declares a disaster area or an emergency and requests federal aid, the President can direct...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Program The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 initiallyestablished the Federal Disaster AssistanceProgram. It

Electric Machine Capability Characterization for Actuators in Disaster Response Robots

Creator:: Li, Qianyun
Abstract:: Disaster response robots need to be simultaneously able to survive extreme environment and complete the mission efficiently and robustly. One of the determinants is the performance of the actuators in each joint, which drive the robot to the desired motion accurately. In robotics society, people usually build their robots directly...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Electric Machine Capability Characterization for Actuators in Disaster Response Robots Abstract approved

An analysis of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program sampling results from the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, dairy herd milk, post-Fukushima

Creator:: Treinen, Richard M.
Abstract:: This study focuses on iodine-131 detected in milk samples from the Dairy Science Unit at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California following events at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant in March of 2011. The samples were collected as part of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (DCPP) Radiological Environmental...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: upgraded from a Class 5 event [5]. Within days of the disaster, on the west coast of California, traces of

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

Creator:: Fishler, Hillary K.
Abstract:: In the study of rebuilding and recovery after natural disasters in the United States, little attention is paid to understanding how and why people rebuild following recurring, small-scale events, like wildfire. Hazard and risk literature, instead, is focused on understanding how larger communities with greater resources, economics, and social capital,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: relating to disaster relief and community rebuilding, it is apparent that not all risk-mitigation and

Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

Creator:: Chow, Morgan
Abstract:: Many nations that invest in aquaculture and fisheries for improved nutrition and food security are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as typhoons. While all residents are vulnerable to the effects of disasters, research suggests that women are disproportionately affected at all stages of disaster management: preparedness, response,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Philippines is ranked as one of the top five most disaster-struck countries in the world (Relief Web, 2014

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Case Study Examination of Programs Designed to Help Individuals and Communities through Fishery Disasters

Food, water, and sanitation after a disaster

Disaster rehabilitation assistance

Frequently asked questions about disaster assistance

Handling family finances during disasters & emergencies

Federal disaster assistance program

Electric Machine Capability Characterization for Actuators in Disaster Response Robots

An analysis of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program sampling results from the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, dairy herd milk, post-Fukushima

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

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