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SAIN resources about Natural DistastersThese are resources in the NBII catalog relating to natural disasters. There are 240 resources available. 1. FEMA Resource Identifier: http://www.fema.gov/index.shtm Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: FEMA Subject: Natural disturbance, Flood control, Hurricanes, Storms, Tropical depressions, Tornadoes Description: Homepage of FEMA. The reader can find information such as how to help children deal with disaster stress to selecting regions in the U.S. who have had disasters. Publisher: FEMA Resource Type: Announcements and News Releases, Graphics and Images, Issue Overview, Organizations and Agencies Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 2. National Wildfire Programs Database Resource Identifier: http://www.wildfireprograms.com/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: USDA Subject: Environmental hazards, Fires, Fire hazards, Natural disturbance, Ecology, Disturbance, Government agencies, Databases Uncontrolled Keywords: Ecological processes, Federal government Description: The national database of state and local wildfire hazard mitigation programs serves as a clearinghouse of information about nonfederal policies and programs that seek to reduce the risk of loss of life and property through the reduction of hazardous fuels on private lands. Find information on regulatory programs including laws, regulations, and ordinances; as well as educational, homeowner assistance, hazard assessment, and community recognition programs using the advanced search option categories below. Using the index button at the top of this page you may view a complete listing of programs by state or by program type. Publisher: USDA Resource Type: Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 3. Natural Disaster Reference Database Resource Identifier: http://ndrd.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Thomas L. Hood Subject: Natural disturbance, Flood control, Hurricanes, Storms, Tropical depressions, Tornadoes Description: This is the webpage of a database containing pictures and information on disasters from fires to avalanches. Publisher: NASA Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems, Graphics and Images, Issue Overview, Maps and Map Services Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 4. NOVA on-line / Fire Wars Resource Identifier: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: WGBH Science Unit Subject: Ecology, Disturbance, Environmental hazards, Fires, Fire hazards, Natural disturbance, Environmental restoration, Ecosystem recovery, Environmental management, Regeneration (ecosystems), Education, Environmental Education, Environmental awareness Uncontrolled Keywords: Ecological processes, Images, Teacher resources Description: Although wildfire can be quite destructive, some plants and animals become adapted to and even require this disturbance for their survival. This companion Web site to the new PBS NOVA program, Fire Wars, focuses on wildfires, the people who fight them, and the impact that the fires have on natural ecosystems. A teacher's guide guide accompanies the sites, offering ideas for discussion and activities that can be used alone or with the television program. Publisher: WGBH Science Unit Resource Type: Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 5. South Carolina's State Fire Marshal Resource Identifier: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/firemarshal.asp Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regualtion Subject: Fires, Environmental hazards, fire hazards, natural disturbance Description: This site states the purpose for the Fire Marshal Dept. Gives the contacting phone number of Deputy Director for Fire and Life Safety. Programs to educate the youth on fire safety. Publisher: SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regualtion Resource Type: Issue Overview, Laws and Regulations Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: North Carolina Rights: Copyright held by Publisher >> Next 5 Titles Geographic Perspectives
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