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OverviewIn 2017, four sequential disastershurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and the California wildfires -- created an unprecedented demand for federal disaster response and recovery resources. According to FEMA, 2017 included three of the top five costliest hurricanes on record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimated that the cumulative damages from weather and climate related disasters in the United States were over $300 billion in 2017 alone. As of June 2018, Congress had appropriated over $120 billion in supplemental funding for response and recovery related to the 2017 hurricanes and wildfires. Further, in October 2017, close to 14,000 federal employees were deployed in response to the disasters. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Teri BoydPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.756kg ISBN: 9781536148954ISBN 10: 1536148954 Pages: 332 Publication Date: 05 February 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/hurricanes-and-wildfires-impact-assistance-and-recovery/ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |