Browsing by Subject "natural disaster"
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An Assessment of Extension Personnel's Roles Amidst Natural Disasters
(2019-05-16)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current roles of extension personnel through their experience in training, communication with elected officials, communication with other agencies and the community during and ... -
Energizing the Future: Implementing Intentional Islanding on the Texas Power Grid
As technology evolves and the electric load changes, electric grids need to be modified to accommodate new threats and resources. One such threat is the increase of natural disasters due to climate change. Electrical grids ... -
Public Housing after Hurricane, Urban Renewal or Removal? The Case Studies of Beaumont and Galveston, Texas.
(2013-05-01)Decent housing is a goal for many people not only in the United States but elsewhere in the world. A house becomes the symbol of family spirit whether it is a single-family or multiple-family home. Public housing in the ... -
Tradeoff between Investments in Infrastructure and Forecasting when Facing Natural Disaster Risk
(2010-07-14)Hurricane Katrina of 2005 was responsible for at least 81 billion dollars of property damage. In planning for such emergencies, society must decide whether to invest in the ability to evacuate more speedily or in improved ...