disaster relief

Detail the procedures commonly used by emergency personnel in dealing with natural disasters.

Chronicles the Hurricane Katrina disaster, covering the storm's landfall, the impact of storm-surge flooding on New Orleans, the rest of Louisiana, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and government mismanagement at the city, state, and federal levels.

Contains seventeen essays that offer different perspectives on issues related to Hurricane Katrina, discussing the government response, improvements being made in New Orleans, the Mississippi coast, mental health services, school reform, global warming, and related topics.

Offers a concise, relevant, and conveniently organized collection of information regarding disaster response.

Chronicles the devastating impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city of New Orleans, describing the experiences of the city's residents who were forced to endure dangerous conditions as the city's leaders struggled to maintain order and begin the enormous rebuilding process.

On October 29, 2012, one of the most powerful storms in recent history landed on the coast of New Jersey. Readers will discover how Superstorm Sandy formed, the widespread damage and suffering caused by the storm, and how people are working to rebuild and recover.

Describes the effects and aftermath of earthquakes along with recent efforts by the Red Cross and other relief agencies to provide various kinds of assistance to those affected.