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

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