COMMUNITY PRIORITIES IN THE ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, EARTHQUAKE, 1964

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Abstract:

The monograph focuses on Anchorage, Alaska during the emergency period following the 1964 earthquake. The study takes the total Anchorage community as the unit of analysis. The organizational resources which existed at the time of the quake are first described. A set of priorities of community functions during an emergency were hypothesized. These were tested by an analysis of actual activities during the emergency. These activities were determined by fieldwork, involving interviewing and direct observation during and after the emergency period. The fieldwork was supplemented by documentary materials.

Author(s):
Anderson, William A. ; Dynes, Russell R. ; Yutzy, David
Author Organization(s):
OHIO STATE UNIV COLUMBUS DISASTER RESEARCH CENTER
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with State Univ. of New York, Buffalo.
Pagination:
0185

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DRC-MONOGRAPH-SER-4
Contract/Grant Number(s):
OCD-PS-64-46
Project Number(s):
OCD-2651A
Monitor Series:
OCD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DISASTERS, *EARTHQUAKES, *SOCIOMETRICS, ALASKA, IMPACT, INDUSTRIES, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), REHABILITATION, RESCUES, SEQUENCES(MATHEMATICS), SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), TRANSPORTATION, WARNING SYSTEMS, WATER SUPPLIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Sociology and Law, Biological Oceanography
Keyword(s):
REVIEWS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, ANCHORAGE(ALASKA), *COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, EMERGENCY PROCESSES, ISOLATION
Report Date:
1969 Aug 01