Tsunami Warning and Preparedness

Tsunami Warning and Preparedness
Author: National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,Committee on the Review of the Tsunami Warning and Forecast System and Overview of the Nation's Tsunami Preparedness
Publsiher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780309209892

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Many coastal areas of the United States are at risk for tsunamis. After the catastrophic 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean, legislation was passed to expand U.S. tsunami warning capabilities. Since then, the nation has made progress in several related areas on both the federal and state levels. At the federal level, NOAA has improved the ability to detect and forecast tsunamis by expanding the sensor network. Other federal and state activities to increase tsunami safety include: improvements to tsunami hazard and evacuation maps for many coastal communities; vulnerability assessments of some coastal populations in several states; and new efforts to increase public awareness of the hazard and how to respond. Tsunami Warning and Preparedness explores the advances made in tsunami detection and preparedness, and identifies the challenges that still remain. The book describes areas of research and development that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection, especially with tsunamis that arrive less than an hour after the triggering event. It asserts that seamless coordination between the two Tsunami Warning Centers and clear communications to local officials and the public could create a timely and effective response to coastal communities facing a pending tsuanami. According to Tsunami Warning and Preparedness, minimizing future losses to the nation from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts including: risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-center operations. The book also suggests designing effective interagency exercises, using professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritizing funding based on tsunami risk.

U S Tsunami Preparedness

U  S  Tsunami Preparedness
Author: Anu K. Mittal
Publsiher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2010-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781437932966

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In June 2006, there were a number of concerns about the level of U.S. tsunami preparedness. The Nat. Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA) leads U.S. efforts through three key programs: the Tsunami Program, which focuses on detection and warning activities; the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, which is a partnership with federal and state agencies focusing on hazard assessment and mitigation; and TsunamiReady, which is a partnership with at-risk communities focusing on educ. and emergency planning. This report addresses: (1) the extent to which NOAA developed effective strategic plans for its tsunami programs; and (2) the status of NOAA's efforts to strengthen and expand the programs and move tsunami research to application.

U S Tsunami Warning System and S 50 The Tsunami Preparedness Act of 2005

U S  Tsunami Warning System and S  50   The Tsunami Preparedness Act of 2005
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2005
Genre: Electronic government information
ISBN: STANFORD:36105050409593

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Tsunami Warning and Preparedness

Tsunami Warning and Preparedness
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Review of the Tsunami Warning and Forecast System and Overview of the Nation's Tsunami Preparedness
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2010
Genre: Natural disaster warning systems
ISBN: 0309159164

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Tsunami Preparedness Act

Tsunami Preparedness Act
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2005
Genre: Electronic government information
ISBN: PURD:32754077979106

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U s Tsunami Preparedness

U s  Tsunami Preparedness
Author: U.s. Government Accountability Office
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-08-16
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 1974592596

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"In June 2006, GAO reported a number of concerns about the level of U.S. tsunami preparedness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leads U.S. efforts through three key programs: the Tsunami Program, which focuses on detection and warning activities; the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP), which is a partnership with federal and state agencies focusing on hazard assessment and mitigation; and TsunamiReady, which is a partnership with at-risk communities focusing on education and emergency planning. The Tsunami Warning and Education Act of 2006 directed improvements in NOAA's warning and mitigation efforts and mandated GAO to report on its progress. This report addresses (1) the extent to which NOAA developed effective strategic plans for its tsunami programs and (2) the status of NOAA's efforts to strengthen and expand the programs and move tsunami research to application. GAO analyzed NOAA documents and interviewed federal, state, and local officials responsible for tsunami planning and preparedness efforts."

Tsunami Warning Preparedness Interagency Cooperation

Tsunami Warning  Preparedness  Interagency Cooperation
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: UCSD:31822038349999

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Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis

Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2009
Genre: Buildings
ISBN: UCR:31210024788356

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