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Working Papers

Piuma, Patrick T., Roy J. Human and David M. Simpson. "Creating a Hazard Information Portal: Initial Considerations and Evaluation." Working Paper # 06-08
Lesales, Thierry, David M. Simpson and Roy J. Human. "Creating Disaster-Resistant Universities in the Caribbean." Working Paper # 06-07
Lasley, Carrie Beth, Roy J. Human and David M. Simpson. "Advancing Flood Mitigation in Kentucky: Issues in Map Modernization." Working Paper # 06-06
Smith, Patrick C. and David M. Simpson. "The Role of Mobile Emergency Tactical Communication Systems for Disaster Response." Working Paper # 06-05
Ortines, Raymund V., Roy J. Human and David M. Simpson. "Planning and Response Issues for Nuclear and Radiological (NUC/RAD) Incidents." Working Paper # 06-04
Simpson, David M. and Katirai Matin. "Indicator Issues and Proposed Framework for a Disaster Preparedness Index (DPi)." Working Paper # 06-03
Covington, Jaeryl, and David M. Simpson. "An Overview of Disaster Preparedness Literature: Building Blocks for an Applied Bay Area Template." Working Paper # 06-02
Simpson, David M. and Katirai Matin. "Measurement and Indicators for Disasters: Topical Bibliography." Working Paper # 06-01
Simpson, David M., Roy J. Human and Manasi Palit. “Improving Risk Assessment Methodology: The University of Louisville and the Disaster Resistant University (DRU) Program." Working Paper # 05-03
Vozos, Yani and David M. Simpson. “Biting the Hand: Breaking the Dependency Cycle of Disaster Aid.” At Environmental Hazards: Human and Policy Dimensions.
Simpson, David M. “Disaster Preparedness Measures: Test Case Development and Application.” At the International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters.
Inka Weissbecker, PhD, David M. Simpson, Sephton, Sandra and Lush, Lix “Mental Health and Psychosocial Issues in Disaster Preparedness in Belize.” Working Paper # 07-03
Clust, Michael D., Roy J. Human and David M. Simpson, David M. “Mapping and Rail Safety: The Develpment of Mapping Display Technology for Data Communication.” Working Paper # 07-02
Lasley, Carrie Beth, Roy J. Human and David M. Simpson, “Floodplain Policy and Rising Waters: Outreach and Policy Issues in Kentucky Floodplain Management.” Working Paper # 07-10
Simpson, David M., Jim Graham and Steven Hosch. “Final Report:Man-Portable Interoperable Tactical Operations Center (MITOC™).” Working Paper # 07-07

Streps, Krisjan and David M. Simpson. “Critical Infrastructure Failure in a Natural Disaster: Initial Notes comparing Kobe and Katrina.” Working Paper # 07-01

Schartung, Charles T., Roy J. Human, and David M. Simpson “Flooding in the Digital World: The Development of the Floodplain Management Toolbox Website and Natural Hazard Mitigation” Working Paper # 07-08
Lasley, Carrie Beth, David M. Simpson, Thomas D. Rockaway, Terry Weigel “Understanding Critical Infrastructure Failure: Examining the Experience of Biloxi and Gulfport Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina..” Working Paper # 07-09

Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 June 2008 )

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