Browsing Emergency Management Masters Papers by Issue Date
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Assessing the Preparedness and Mitigation Research on Tornadoes: Clarifying Risk Perceptions and Identifying Contradictions
(North Dakota State University, 2012)This paper examines literature from various disciplines contributing to the objective of saving lives and reducing damages from tornadoes. Specific topics include changes in tornado incidence, the genesis of tornadoes, and ... -
Informal Material Convergence Behavior and Emergency Management: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
(North Dakota State University, 2013)Informal material convergence behavior is the spontaneous movement of unsolicited donations from donors to emergency management for disaster relief activities. This behavior is widely accepted as an appropriate social ... -
Factors Associated with Collaboration in Disaster Response
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This paper explores the factors the literature suggests help organizations collaborate during disaster response. The nature of disasters requires that people and organizations collaborate; yet, collaboration has been ... -
Perceptions of Emergency Managers on Vulnerability and Institutional Preparedness of Colleges and Universities in the Red River Valley
(North Dakota State University, 2016)The present study examines emergency management related perceptions of campus officials who are responsible for overseeing the general disaster preparedness of at five diverse colleges and universities in the Red River ... -
Evaluation of Response Plans in Two Counties: Implications for Response Planning in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2016)This comprehensive paper sought to evaluate two county emergency response plans to determine the implications of their plan quality for Central Plains Ag Services, a North Dakota agricultural business, that handles hazardous ... -
Examining NGO Performance: A Case of the Cluster Approach
(North Dakota State University, 2017)The need for coordinated efforts to respond to emerging crises, disasters, and conflicts has become ever-more apparent in the past decade. As events occur more frequently, at a larger scale, and the 24 hour news cycle ... -
Social Capital and Preparedness: Key Concepts and Recommendations for Emergency Managers
(North Dakota State University, 2018)This paper reviews and synthesizes the research surrounding social capital and its implications and applications for disaster preparedness and response. The purpose of this effort is to focus and synthesize the many ways ...