International Conference on Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities (PAHO-OPS, 1996): Reconstruction and mitigation programs in Jamaica post hurricane Gilbert

International Conference on Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities (PAHO-OPS, 1996)

Reconstruction and mitigation programs in Jamaica post hurricane Gilbert

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		Abstract
		1.0 Introduction
		2.0 Jamaica's hurricane experience
		3.0 Jamaica's most recent hurricane: Gilbert, September, 12, 1988
		4.0 Jamaica's earthquake experience
		5.0 Hurricane and earthquake disaster mitigation strategies for buildings in Jamaica
		6.0 Reconstruction phase after hurricane Gilbert
		7.0 Retrofitting measures for particular cases
		8.0 Recommendations for improving mitigation measures in the future