We in the United States have almost come to accept natural disasters as part of our nation's social fabric. News of property damage, economic and social disruption, and injuries follow earthquakes, fires, floods and hurricanes. Surprisingly, however, the total losses that follow these natural disasters are not consistently calculated. We have no formal system in either the public or private sector for compiling this information. The National Academies recommends what types of data should be assembled and tracked.
- ISBN10 0309063949
- ISBN13 9780309063944
- Publish Date 6 May 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Academies Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 80
- Language English