This case study explores how neoliberal policies shape the impacts of a natural disaster. We investigate the reactions to major damages to the electric power system and the restoration of power in the wake of Hurricane Ike, which devastated the Houston, Texas, metropolitan area in September 2008. We argue that the neoliberal policy agenda insured a minimalist approach to the crisis and generate...

Tenure security is a critical variable in disaster management, yet dependent on the rules and regulations of country with regards to land ownership use. This study draws three disasters that occurred Indonesia as case studies: tsunami Aceh 2004, Sidoarjo mudflow 2006, tidal flood permanent inundation Kabupaten Demak, reported 1997. Using literature review approach, we compare government respons...

Research methodology is the procedural framework within which the research is conducted. This includes the overall approach to a problem that could be put into practice in a research process, from the theoretical underpinning to the collection and analysis of data. Choice of methodology depends on the primary drivers: topic to be researched and the specific research questions. Hence, methodolog...

Bam Project started suddenly after the earthquake on December 26, 2003, that collapsed an important cultural heritage in south-east Iran, Citadel of Bam. This paper briefly summarizes our nearly eight years of effort for post-disaster reconstruction of Bam Citadel. The paper starts with the framework of the project that consists of architectural process and conceptual process and we discuss the...

The Great East Japan Earthquake and the tsunami that occurred in March 2011 caused major damage Tohoku region. It is implicitly assumed there a local community reconstruction after Earthquake, but itself has suffered great damage. members themselves are residents who victims of disaster, physical situation area changed significantly due to projects such as relocation. Capturing recovery also an...

In Japan, e-Japan Strategy II, which was announced in 2003, has been promoting the digital archives of tangible and intangible cultural heritage [1]. This effort is being continued in the i-Japan Strategy 2015 which was published in 2009 [2]. In addition, in a dangerous area such as a disaster area is in need of detailed data for lifesavings and reconstruction activities. In fact, three-dimensi...

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The quantitative and qualitative assessment of post-disaster vegetation damage recovery in the core area Wenchuan earthquake is great significance for restoration reconstruction natural ecosystems construction human settlements China. This study used time series analysis to determine MODIS data earthquake. determined images were quantitatively analyze a changes rate before after By applying top...

Mass Gatherings and Public Health   Mass gatherings are highly visible events with the potential for serious health and political consequences if not managed carefully and effectively.1-4 Mass gatherings have been reported to have significant impact upon public health systems throughout the world.5-10 International mass gathering events, such as those associated with the Olympic Games, often ca...