Chapter 8 : Recovery after disasters : Achieving sustainable development, mitigation, and equity

ABSTRACT

Key considerations and critical issues that are not fully addressesd by the current disaster recovery literature are reviewed in this chapter. The focus is on achievement of equity, mitigation, and sustainable development, particularly through local participation in redevelopment planning and institutional cooperation. The process by which communities rebuild after a natural disaster are reviewed to provide a framework for a conceptual model for understanding local disaster recovery efforts. The conceptual and practical significance of this model are demonstrated by case studies. Conclusions are offered to advance current understanding as well as to define the implications for public policy in the Central United States.(AU)