west coast of Washington State during August and September 2001. The study quantified respondents’ preparedness to deal … with tsunami hazards. Despite success in disseminating hazard information, levels of preparedness were recorded at low to … implications for the process of adjustment adoption or preparedness. These data are also used to define strategies for enhancing …

hurricane preparedness to students and 85 % train staff members in hurricane preparedness. Sources of information about cyclone … shelters. There were no other significant associations between hurricane preparedness of the districts and district demographic …

This paper reports on a study investigating cross-cultural equivalence in predictors of earthquake preparedness. Data … differences provided an opportunity to assess the degree of cross-cultural equivalence in predictors of earthquake preparedness … hazard preparedness in each location. Structural equation modelling analyses revealed similarity in the pattern of …

their low preparedness, which in turns generates inadequate response to natural disasters. In this paper, we challenge this … strengthening of local support networks to foster preparedness. The link between risk awareness and preparedness was not at all …

Youth preparedness for disasters is a growing area of research. However, studies to date have relied on cross …-experimental strategy to evaluate youth preparedness for disasters. This study evaluated whether children were more knowledgeable and … larger community-wide effort, children reported significant gains in preparedness indicators including increased knowledge as …

. This study aimed to explore the risk perception and preparedness levels of a small cohort of people living in an at …, low levels of preparedness and lacked knowledge about natural warning signs of tsunamis. The themes identified are useful … further knowledge to inform the advance of public education and community engagement with respect to tsunami preparedness …

management. Here we analyze several factors (natural, economical, political, awareness, and preparedness) that brought about the …

to 2014. This research has two primary purposes. The first is to analyse the awareness, information level, preparedness … factors such as experience, education level, and preparedness of the accounting professionals on their perception of the IFRS … academicians. National and international standard authorities should take into consideration the preparedness and perceptions of …