Table of Contents
| Foreward | ||
| Preface | ||
| Executive Summary | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Chapter 1 | Introduction | |
| Chapter 2 | Coping with Natural Disasters | |
| 2.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 2.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 2.3 Mitigation Defined | ||
| 2.4 Mitigation Categories | ||
| 2.5 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 3 | Preparing for Natural Disasters | |
| 3.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 3.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 3.3 Planning | ||
| 3.4 Training | ||
| 3.5 Planting Tips | ||
| 3.6 Planning Tips | ||
| 3.7 Examples of Activities for Trained Volunteers | ||
| 3.8 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 4 | Natural Disaster Alert, Response and Recovery | |
| 4.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 4.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 4.3 Early Warning Systems | ||
| 4.4 Disaster Planning for Small-Sized Communities | ||
| 4.5 Disaster Planning for Medium-Sized Communities | ||
| (Based on the Oak Park, Illinois Plan) | ||
| 4.6 Disaster Planning for Large-Sized Communities | ||
| (Based on the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Plan) | ||
| 4.7 Commentary | ||
| 4.8 Other Considerations | ||
| 4.9 An Example - - The Asplundh Municipal Storm | ||
| Emergency Procedure | ||
| 4.10 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 5 | Regreening the Community | |
| 5.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 5.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 5.3 Major and Minor Storms - - Differences and Similarities | ||
| 5.4 Long-term Effects of Natural Disasters | ||
| - - The Clean Up Process | ||
| 5.5 Long-term Effects of Natural Disasters | ||
| - - The Regreening Process | ||
| 5.6 A Comprehensive Urban and Community Forestry | ||
| Program | ||
| 5.7 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 6 | Approaches to Working With Disaster Relief Organizations | |
| 6.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 6.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 6.3 Introduction | ||
| 6.4 The Declaration Process | ||
| 6.5 Federal Disaster Declaration and Activities | ||
| 6.6 FEMA Disaster Assistance Program | ||
| 6.7 Dealing with the FEMA for Public Assistance | ||
| 6.8 Developing a Disaster Survey Report | ||
| 6.9 Disaster Survey Report Example | ||
| 6.10 Hazard Mitigation | ||
| 6.11 For More information | ||
| Chapter 7 | Tornado Releaf - A Case Study | |
| 7.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 7.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 7.3 Background | ||
| 7.4 Initial Response | ||
| 7.5 Getting Started | ||
| 7.6 Educating the Public | ||
| 7.7 Raising Funds | ||
| 7.8 Providing Assistance | ||
| 7.9 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 8 | Notes from Hurricane Andrew | |
| 8.1 Chapter Summary | ||
| 8.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 8.3 Background | ||
| 8.4 Immediate Actions - - Information Distribution | ||
| 8.5 Clean Up Efforts | ||
| 8.6 Recovery Efforts | ||
| 8.7 For More Information | ||
| Chapter 9 | Technical Resources and Information | |
| 9.1 Introduction | ||
| 9.2 Chapter Outline | ||
| 9.3 Technical References | ||
| 9.4 Organizations with Resources | ||
| 9.5 50 State Forestry Offices | ||
| 9.6 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | ||
| Offices | ||
| 9.7 Northeastern State Offices Responsible for Disaster | ||
| Operations | ||
| Chapter 10 | References | |
| 10.1 Chapter Outline | ||
| 10.2 Literature Review | ||
| 10.3 Literature Cited | ||
| Chapter 11 | Appendix - Key Words | |
| Key Words |