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Emergency Preparedness
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Another Nepal Earthquake Makes Disaster Relief Planning Even More Important
Mahshid Abir, Melinda Moore
May 13, 2015
U.S. News & World Report
Leadership, coordination, communication, and involvement of local stakeholders are critical in order to mount an informed response to natural disasters. Improved disaster management in Nepal could help limit the suffering of impacted communities and help secure a more successful recovery in the long run.
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Disaster Recovery Operations
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Nepal Earthquake Response Shows Need for Better International Planning
Jennifer D. P. Moroney @jdpmoroney
May 7, 2015
U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. provided supplies after the earthquake in Nepal, but they piled up at points of delivery because Nepalese customs authorities insisted that standard inspections be followed, even in an emergency situation. These kinds of bureaucratic challenges can be more easily overcome if they are identified and addressed before crises arise.
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