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The purpose of the EMSE 232 Disaster Newsletter is to provide its readers with a current perspective of activities in the disaster management field in the United States and around the world. The Newsletter includes information on current disaster management trends in the areas of research, funding, technology, legislation and consulting. This information is provided in brief summaries of current activities accompanied by a computer link or reference to more detailed information.
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Table of contents...
 
Perspectives:
- Opinion Piece on Terrorism Risk By Adam Jachimowicz
- Perception of the terrorism risk By Ulrich Myboto
- My Perception of Terrorism Risk By Andrew Levinson
- My Perception of Risk By Meredith McFarland
-  War Against Terrorism: The Proliferation of Risk By Ross A. Gartley
- My Perception of the Terrorism Risk Inside the Beltway By Jessica Pulz

Power Outages:
- Prioritization of Power Restoration By Laura Rabb


FEMA Update:
- Report on the New Disaster Board game for Kids developed by FEMA By Uloaku Echebiri
- Summary of the Fire Grants Made to date by FEMA in 2003 By Junko Sekine
- FEMA distribution to Victims of Hurricane Isabel and the California Wildfires By Laura Berger

 

Ferry Accidents:

- Ferry Boat Accidents By Larry Stemberger

Anthrax Study:
- Summary of Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 (GAO) By Anupa Gandhi

California Fires:
- Summary of the California Wildfires By John Rhodes

International Disaster Management:
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center By Y. Teresa Brown
- Update on the African Drought By Kimberly Stambler
- Viet Nam Flooding and Mitigation…or lack thereof By Michael Garner

Disaster Management in Washington, DC:
- Greater Washington Board of Trade By Wyatt Ulrich

National Response Plan:
- Summary of the Initial National Response Plan By Kerry R. Hinds