Severe Tropical Storms Preparation and Response - Case Study Text (DHA/UNDRO - DMTP - UNDP, 1991, 58 p.)

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Part One: Background Information

A. Introduction

B. Background Details - The Salaccan Republic

C. Emergency Preparedness History

D. Cyclone Preparedness: Proposed Actions in Response to Warning

Part Two: Disaster and Response

E. Detection and Warning of the Storm

F. Characteristics of the Threatened Area

G. Actions at the Provincial and Local Level in Response to Warning

H. Primary Impact

I. Secondary Effects

J. Shortcomings in Management of the Response

Part Three: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

K. Rehabilitation and reconstruction activities

L. Weaknesses in Early Rehabilitation

M. Implications for development

N. Lessons Learned: Programmes Contributing Positively to Preparedness

O. Subsequent mitigation projects initiated as a consequence of the disaster

Part Four: The Role of the United Nations

P. The Role of UNDP and UNDRO Before, During, and After the Disaster

Acknowledgments