An analysis of disaster : life after Gilbert / David B. Clement.
Series: Working paper ; no. 37 | Working paper (University of the West Indies (Mona, Jamaica). Institute of Social and Economic Research) ; no. 37.Mona, Kingston, Jamaica : Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of the West Indies, 1990Description: viii, 57 pages, 4 pages of plates : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9764000258
- 9789764000259
- 363.3/492 20
- HV636 1988 1990
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Introduction: An appraisal of disaster -- Disaster Defined: Natural Disasters - Hurricanes ; Earthquakes ; Volcanoes ; Flooding and surges ; tsunamis ; fire ; Frost ; Drought ; Disease -- Manmade Disasters - Pollution -- Life After Gilbert: Planning ; Structural problems ; Building regulations ; Roofing requirements ; Implementation ; Earthquakes ; Building certificates ; Insurance ; Government ; Initiatives ; International aid -- Planning for Disaster: Records ; Population control ; government responsibilities ; Resources ; Communications ; Health ; Planning -- Insurance: Claims notification ; Planning ; Claims handling ; Re-insurance ; Inspection and settlement ; Pooled arrangements ; Loss adjusters ; Routines ; Reporting procedures ; Fraudulent claims ; Reinstatement of damage ; Jamaica College of Insurance ; Re-insurance costs -- Conclusions: Pre-planning ; Summary -- Appendix: An example of disaster planning in the County of Devon, England.
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