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  • White, G. F.; Waterstone, P.; White, A.; Preston, K.; Cochran, A.
    Natural Hazards Observer, Volume 1, Number 2.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., December 1976, 14 p.
    Keywords: Flood plains; Disaster preparedness; Emergency preparedness; Earthquakes; Coastal zone management; Government policies; Tokyo (Japan); Landslides; Natural resources; Hurricanes; Japan; Insurance; Predictions; Newsletters; Warning systems; Disasters; Planning

  • Earthquake Prediction and Public Policy.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., January 1975, 153 p.
    Keywords: Earthquake prediction; Building codes; Earthquake resistant structures; Economic analysis; Earthquakes; Earthquake warning systems; Government policies; Decision making; Public opinion; Predictions; Planning; Seismic risk

  • Scribner, C. F.; Culver, C. G.
    National Earthquake Engineering Experimental Facility Study. Phase One. Large Scale Testing Needs.
    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC.; National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., April 1987, 78 p.
    Identifying Number(s): NBS/SP-729
    Keywords: Buildings; Earthquake engineering; High rise buildings; Low rise buildings; Dynamic tests; Test facilities; Structural engineering; Seismic effects; Planning; Industrial plants

  • Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: A Handbook. Second Edition. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Series 41.
    March 2002, 155 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-154
    Keywords: Qualifications; Buildings; Training; Data collection; Potential seismic hazards; Rapid visual screening; Pre-field data acquistion; Users workshop; Visual screening; Information review; Handbooks; Feedback; Planning

  • Primer for Design Professionals: Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk. Providing Protection to People and Buildings.
    January 2004, 118 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-389
    Keywords: ; Site selection; Risk management; Buildings; Hazards; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquake engineering; Seismic design; Performance; US FEMA; Building construction; Planning; Design

  • HAZUS Market Characterization Study.
    July 2002, 62 p.
    Identifying Number(s): FEMA-411
    Keywords: Loss estimation; Training; Earthquakes; Cost estimates; Technical support; Hazards US (HAZUS); Computer-based tools; Recommendations; Planning; Markets; Natural hazards; Risk-based management tools

  • Kunreuther, H.; Lepore, J.; Miller, L.; Vinso, J.; Wilson, J.
    An Interactive Modeling System for Disaster Policy Analysis.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., cJanuary 1978, 153 p.
    Identifying Number(s): MONOGRAPH-26
    Keywords: ; Documentation; Hazards; Sampling; Damage assessment; Economic impacts; Abatement; Earthquakes; Government policies; Data processing; Businesses; Computerized simulation; Insurance; Households; Materials recovery; Planning; Disasters; Floods

  • White, A.
    Natural Hazards Observer, Volume 2, Number 3, March 1978.
    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., March 1978, 14 p.
    Keywords: Predictions; Lightning; Hazards; Hail; Flood control; Flood plains; Disaster preparedness; Emergency preparedness; Texas; Research; Government policies; Weather modification; Forecasting; Hurricanes; Warning systems; Planning; Newsletters; Coasts; Disaster relief; Disasters