| IS-393.a: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation Contributor(s): Fema (Author) |
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ISBN: 1981924930 ISBN-13: 9781981924936 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.50 lbs) 88 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mitigation means taking action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects. FEMA has produced a series of courses intended to train those who have responsibility for, or simply interest in, reducing hazard risks in their States, communities, or Tribes. This course provides an introduction for those who are new to emergency management and/or hazard mitigation. Course Objectives: -Define hazard mitigation and the importance of hazard mitigation in sustainable communities. -List the main components of each phase of the local hazard mitigation planning process. -Identify hazard mitigation measures that are applicable to your community's hazard risk problems. -Identify resources for projects that reduce hazards. |