Businesses and Disasters: Empirical Patterns and Unanswered Questions
| Author(s) | Webb, Gary R. | |
| Author(s) | Tierney, Kathleen J. | |
| Author(s) | Dahlhamer, James M. | |
| Date Accessioned | 2005-09-19T18:07:17Z | |
| Date Available | 2005-09-19T18:07:17Z | |
| Publication Date | 1999 | |
| Abstract | Through five systematic, large-scale mail surveys conducted since 1993, the Disaster Research Center (DRC) has obtained data on hazard awareness, preparedness, disaster impacts, and short- and long-term recovery among 5,000 private-sector firms in communities across the United States (Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee, Des Moines, Iowa, Los Angeles, California, Santa Cruz County, California, and South Dade County, Florida). This paper summarizes findings from those studies in three major areas: factors influencing business disaster preparedness; disaster-related sources of business disruption and financial loss; and factors that affect the ability of businesses to recover following major disaster events. Implications of the research for business contingency planning and business disaster management are discussed. | en |
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| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/1600 | |
| Language | en_US | |
| Publisher | Disaster Research Center | en |
| Part of Series | Preliminary Papers;281 | |
| Keywords | Industry | en |
| Keywords | Economics | en |
| Keywords | Disaster Recovery | en |
| Title | Businesses and Disasters: Empirical Patterns and Unanswered Questions | en |
| Type | Other | en |