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Download full textOgilvie, Bruce C. – 1986
This presentation provides wilderness rescue workers with an overview of the psychological reactions of victims of accidents and natural disasters and suggested responses for rescuers and caregivers. A personal account of rescue and death in a drowning accident illustrates how the rescuer can also be traumatized by such an incident and may suffer…
Descriptors: Accidents, Caregiver Role, Defense Mechanisms, Emergency Squad Personnel
Peer reviewedFoote, Edward T., II – Educational Record, 1996
The president of the University of Miami (Florida) at the time of Hurricane Andrew discusses the challenges of coping with widespread campus destruction and the resulting organizational crisis, and offers guidelines for responding rapidly and effectively to the needs and concerns of various constituents. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Buildings
California State Office of Emergency Services, Sacramento. – 1995
This guidebook outlines a method for preparing school facilities and personnel in the event that schools are needed for disaster shelters. It serves as a blueprint for planning and preparedness. Chapter 1 provides descriptions of actual incidents in which California schools served as emergency shelters. Chapter 2 describes schools' legal…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Cooperative Planning, Earthquakes
Obiakor, Festus E.; And Others – 1997
This book provides strategies for helping atypical students deal with the crises of disruption, disaster, and death. The importance of collaborative networks between school and community agencies in addressing crises is stressed throughout the book. Chapter 1 notes the relationship between crises and special education and the need to utilize a…
Descriptors: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Death, Disabilities
Reitherman, Robert – 1985
The purpose of this booklet is to provide practical information to owners, operators, and occupants of office and commercial buildings on the vulnerabilities posed by earthquake damage to nonstructural items and the means available to deal with these potential problems. Examples of dangerous nonstructural damages that have occurred in past…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Buildings, Check Lists, Cost Effectiveness
Decker, Robert H. – 1997
This guidebook describes the components involved in proactively developing a comprehensive crisis-management plan. Chapter 1 explains the philosophical underpinnings of a crisis-management plan and discusses the importance of vision and staff development. Chapter 2 answers the questions: Why do we need a crisis-management plan? Who needs to be…
Descriptors: Accidents, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning, Crisis Management
Peer reviewedBladh, Katherine Laing – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving which may be used in liberal arts colleges is described. Course content, class members, classroom environment, goals, teaching approach, course format, and the results of this approach at one college are discussed. Lists of documents, articles, movies, books, and information resources are provided.…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, College Science, Course Content, Educational Environment
Deskin, Gerald; Steckler, Greg – 1996
The terror and severe stress most children feel after a disaster such as an earthquake or bombing manifest themselves in a number of ways. This book provides a tool for parents and others responsible for children's well-being to prepare for a disaster experience. The book's introductory chapter examines the nature of disasters--natural and…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Coping, Counseling
LaPointe, Richard T.; And Others – 1996
A crisis can occur at any time, whether or not a school's staff plans for it. This resource guide is a compilation of user-friendly examples of policies, procedures, guidelines, checklists, and forms to help Virginia schools develop and implement a systematic crisis-management plan. Chapter 1 provides an introductory overview of the essential…
Descriptors: Accidents, Administrator Role, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention
Farish, Jane M. – 1995
Young children may experience stress and emotional problems in reaction to natural and other disasters. This brochure presents a number of strategies for teachers and caregivers to use to help children cope with this stress. These strategies include: (1) providing reassurance and physical comfort; (2) being aware of separation anxiety; (3)…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Caregivers, Childhood Needs, Coping
Sinclair, Margaret – 2002
An issue causing debate in the area of educational planning is the question of how and why education should be adapted in situations of emergency, crisis, or disaster. This book contends that education is paramount in such circumstances. Using examples of recent events and real-life testimonies, the book highlights the needs of crisis-stricken…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Agency Cooperation, Child Safety, Conflict
Arnhold, Nina; Bekker, Julia; Kersh, Natasha; McLeish, Elizabeth; Phillips, David – 1998
This report examines the main questions that need to be addressed by agencies concerned with processes of reconstruction in countries that have experienced crisis (e.g., war, natural disaster, and extreme political and economic upheaval). The report focuses on educational reconstruction in its various manifestations. Within each heading, the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills, Economic Factors
