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Effective disaster management requires advanced planning. News media centers, public information hot-lines, and on-site volunteer procedures must be established in anticipation of large scale emergencies. This article reviews planning programs and policies of 250 public agencies associated with disaster-prone communities, and describes managerial perspectives of disaster planning policy.
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Until recently, the plans and programs employed by coastal communities to help mitigate hurricane and severe storm impacts have been poorly documented. This article seeks a better understanding of local hazard mitigation measures and their effectiveness in reducing storm threats. Results show not only a high priority for hazard mitigation but also a high reliance on development management approaches.
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Over 600 communities on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are vulnerable to the devastating impacts of severe hurricanes. While there are many communities at risk, few have experienced the major recovery and reconstruction process that follows a major storm. This article examines the obstacles and consequences of development management planning in disaster-prone areas, and the unique opportunities for developers and public recreation offices after major storms.
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