The challenges of disaster planning, management, and resilience / Michail Chalaris, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chalaris, Michail, editor.

Series:

Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation.

Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emergency management.

Disasters.

Decision making.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (608 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

"Major disasters, both natural and man-made, have led to an increased need to improve the effectiveness of existing prevention, mitigation, and response capabilities. The types of disasters that many countries face depend to some extent on their geography and climate, and as a result, they have built different response strategies. There is evidence of a growing vulnerability to disasters as the worsening conditions of climate change may increase the destruction of human life, ecosystems, and infrastructures. This book aims to explore and analyze different approaches and practices in dealing with both traditional and novel forms of resilience and crisis and suggest a way forward for science based on correct decision-making at different levels"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

A Sustainable Development Concept: Fiasco or the Only Hope to Survive

Abstract

Introduction

Sustainable Development Concept and Military Operations

Contemporary Challenges of the Sustainable Development Concept

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Interactions between Energy Security and Climate Crisis: A Focus on East Mediterranean

Energy Policy

General Strategy in Relation to the Five Dimensions of the Energy Union

Energy Security

Completing a Sustainable Energy Market

Low Carbon Economy

Spatial Design

Bioclimatic Urban Planning

Energy Efficiency

Research and Innovation

Climate Change and Energy Security Interactions

Energy Policy Drivers

Mitigation of Climate Change

Energy Sector

Energy Insecurity Response

Disruptions of Energy Systems Related to Extreme Weather Conditions and Incidents

Supply and Demand Balancing in Electrical Markets

Failures of Regulatory

Fossil Fuel Resources Concentration

Energy Security Assessment

Measurement of the Impacts of Energy Security of Resources Concentration

Energy Security Analysis: Boundaries of Fossil Fuel Global Markets

Energy Security Analysis: Measurement of the Power of Markets

Energy Security Market Concentration (ESMC)

Energy Security Index Price (ESIprice)

Energy Security: Measurement of the Physical Availability

Fuel Trade by Pipelines

Fuel Trade by Pipelines and LNG

Fuel Trade by only LNG

Case Study: A Focus on East Mediterranean

Energy Sector in the Mediterranean Area

Fast Growing Energy Generation

Energy Generation by Source

Energy Efficiency by Fossil Fuels

Options for CO2 Emissions Decrease for Energy Sector

Measurements for CO2 Concentration Reduction

Post-Combustion CO2 Trap.

Pre-Combustion CO2 Trap

Oxycombustion

Chapter 3

Climate Change and Challenges That Are Being Created

Defining Disaster and Resilience

Climate Change

Building a Cleaner and More Resilient Transportation Sector

Chapter 4

University Actions for Disaster Risk Reduction and Developing Urban Resilience

"Making Cities Resilient" Initiative, 2020-2030

The Brazilian Context

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Methods

Development

"Making Cities Resilient - MCR2030" Course

"Making Cities Resilient - MCR2030" Course, MOOC Version

Productions

Future Opportunities

Chapter 5

Earthquake Early Warning Systems: A Review with Applications in Greece

Basic Operating Principles

Evolution of EEW Systems

Limitations and Challenges

Android Applications

Neural Networks

State of Practice

State of Practice in Greece

Chapter 6

Probabilistic Seismic Risk Analysis of Urban Road Networks in Mountainous Areas

Vertical Road Axis under Investigation

Fragility Curves of Cut Slopes

Fragility Curves of Cut Slopes Based on the Pseudo-Static Approach

Fragility Curves of Cut Slopes Based on Permanent-Displacement Analysis

Seismic Hazard

Seismic Risk Analysis Results

Acknowledgements

Chapter 7

Damage Detection in Fiber Reinforced Concrete Specimens through the Application of a Novel Structural Health Monitoring System

Damage Evaluation Procedure

Experimental Investigation

Real-Time Monitoring System

Preparation and Installation of the PZT Transducers

Specimens and Test Setup.

Test Results and Discussion

Quantification of Damage

Statistical Indexes

Novel Damage Index

Acknowledgments

Chapter 8

Philosophy of the Romanian Emergency Situations Management System

General Information on Emergency Situations

The Philosophy of the Emergency Situation

Types of Risk

The Management of Emergency Situations in Romania

Essential Principles and Objectives of Emergency Situations Management

Organization of the National Emergency Situations Management System (N.E.S.M.S./S.N.M.S.U.)

Elements of the National Emergency Situations Management System

Conclusion: The Perspective of the National Emergency Situations Management System

Chapter 9

Ethics in Catastrophes: Extraordinary Decisions

Methodology

Conclusion: Results

Bibliography

Chapter 10

The Emerging Role of Translation and Interpreting in Crisis Management

Environmental Disaster and Crisis Management

Crisis Management and Communication

Peace Communication

Peace and Conflict Studies

Confusion of Terms and Roles

Translation

Interpreting

Community Interpreting

Intercultural Mediation

Current Reality

Case Study: Translation and Interpreting in Peacebuilding

Case Study: Translation and Interpreting in Refugee Crises Management

Case Study: Translation and Interpreting in Political Crises Management

Case Study: Translation and Interpreting in Environmental Crises Management

Towards National Legal Frameworks

Towards an International Framework

Studying Translation and Interpreting at the University

Chapter 11

The Necessity of Debriefing after Disaster Incidents

Theoretical Aspects.

Methodology

Procedure and Sample

Demographic Data Analysis

Data Analysis of Respondents' Experience

Data Analysis of the Debriefing Process

Analysis of the Data on Debriefing in Relation to the Psychological Factor

Discussion

Conclusion: Research Results

Chapter 12

The Need for Minimum Humanitarian Standards

Chapter 13

Mass Casualty Incidents in Greece Since 1996: Are We Ready to Face Them?

Maritime Accidents

Earthquakes

Aviation Accidents

Car Accidents

Storms and Flash Floods

Wildfires

Railway Accidents

Marfin's Bank Terror Attack

Chapter 14

Knowledge of Vulnerable Groups from North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Spain Related to Protection and Rescue - Fundamental for Building Stronger Community Resilience

Overview of the National Disaster Management System in North Macedonia, Spain, and Bulgaria

Statistical Analysis of the Inquiry with Primary, Secondary and University Students with and without Disabilities

General Information About Participants (Respondents)

Knowledge of the Protection and Rescue System: Training So Far in This Area

Participation in Natural Disasters

Knowledge of Alternative Exits in the Face of Natural Disasters and Participation in the Preparation of Evacuation Plans

Using IT Tools for Learning About Natural Disasters

Conclusion and Recommendations

Chapter 15

Lack of Water as a Social Risk and Threat to Social Development and the Environment

Water Quality

Causes of Water Shortages

Water Demand and Water Availability

Water Demand

Chapter 16.

100 Years - 100 Cities: Evaluation of Urban Fire Risks

Case 1: The Great Fire of London (1666)

Case 2: Lisbon (1755)

Case 3: Moscow (1812)

Case 4: Great Chicago Fire (1871)

Case 5: Cocoanut Grove Fire (1942)

Case 6: Grenfell Tower Fire (2017)

Case 7: Theatre Fires

Case 8: Hotel Fires

Case 9: Hospital Fires

Case 10: Factory Fires

Case 11: Nightclub Fires

Case 11: High-Rise Fires

Case 12: Department Store Fires

Summary of the Case Studies

Literature Review

Sources for Fire Statistics in the Cities

Evaluation of Urban Fire Risks

Chapter 17

Predicting the Occurrence of Combustion in the Production of Polyurethane Foam during the Storage Process for Tempering

Experiments and Analysis

Chapter 18

The Effect of the Combustion Heat on the Forest Fire of Eastern Attica in Relation to the Meteorological Factors

1. Introduction

2. Forest Fires

2.1. Fire Parameters

2.1.1. Fire Line Intensity and Fire Spread

2.1.2. Combustion Heat

2.1.3. Fire Characteristics

2.1.4. Extreme and Dangerous Fire Behavior

3. Study Area: Methodology

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Data: Methodology

3.2.1. Climatic Conditions and Vegetation: Historical Background of Fires

3.2.2. Fuel Substance Models of the Study Area

4. Simulation Results

4.1. FARSITE Fire Model Results

4.1.1. Fire Simulation Using Farsite

Chapter 19

FASTER Project Technologies: A Reality of the Future

The FASTER Project

INSARAG and USAR Teams

The FASTER Project and USAR Teams

COVID-19 Pandemic [4] and FASTER

Objectives

Equipment and Methods

Results

Limitations

Conclusion.

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version: Chalaris, Michail The Challenges of Disaster Planning, Management, and Resilience

ISBN:

9798886975338