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8. Disaster Management

Author : Joseph Migga Kizza

Published in: Guide to Computer Network Security

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Webster’s Dictionary defines disaster as a sudden misfortune, a catastrophe that affects society [1]. It is the effect of a hazardous event caused by either man or nature. Man-made disasters are those disasters that involve a human element like intent, error, or negligence. Natural disasters are those caused by the forces of nature like hurricanes, tornados, and tsunamis. Disasters, natural or man-made, may cause great devastation to society and the environment. For example, the 2006 tsunami in Southeast Asia caused both huge human losses and environment destruction. The effects of a disaster may be short lived or long lasting. Most disasters, both man-made and natural, have long-lasting effects. To mitigate disaster effects on society and businesses, disaster management skills are needed.

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Literature
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go back to reference John Gage Allee (ed) (1998) Webster’s dictionary. Literary Press, 1958 John Gage Allee (ed) (1998) Webster’s dictionary. Literary Press, 1958
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go back to reference Walter Guerry Green (2001) Command and control of disaster operations, Universal Publishers, Inc/uPUBLISH.com Walter Guerry Green (2001) Command and control of disaster operations, Universal Publishers, Inc/uPUBLISH.​com
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go back to reference Erbschloe M (2003) Guide to disaster recovery. Course Technology, Boston Erbschloe M (2003) Guide to disaster recovery. Course Technology, Boston
Metadata
Title
Disaster Management
Author
Joseph Migga Kizza
Copyright Year
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55606-2_8