A Framework for Managing Catastrophic Risks

• 2018

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• Carolyn Kousky; Howard Kunreuther

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This issue brief explains a plan to manage big disasters like floods or earthquakes. The plan suggests that both private companies and the government should work together. Private companies can help with insurance, while the government helps those who can't afford it. It also highlights the need for better communication about risks and ways to reduce them. The goal is to make sure everyone knows what to do before a disaster happens, so they are better prepared and can recover faster afterward.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Natural Disasters; Private Sector; Public Sector; Risk Management

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania

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