Covers Participatory Capacity and Vulnerability Analysis (PCVA) as a method for engaging local stakeholders in disaster risk and vulnerability diagnosis.
Introduces the role of engineers in facing risks and the evolution of disasters in engineering, emphasizing the need for a scientific approach to safety and reliability.
Explores the crisis management of Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the importance of preparation, response, and communication in handling such disasters.
Explores hazard assessment and risk management for waterway development, emphasizing the importance of making hazard maps and considering various intensity levels.
