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Communication management during the veld fires of 23 August 2011 in the Tlokwe Local Municipality: a cautionary tale
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)
Background: A veld fire disaster in the Tlokwe Local Municipality on 23 August 2011, resulted in an estimated monetary loss of over R43 million. The veld fire disaster was characterised by a lack of strategic management ...
‘Prevention is better than cure’: assessing Ghana’s preparedness (capacity) for disaster management
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)
This article examines and contributes to the debate on Ghana’s capacity and preparedness to respond to disasters and build safer communities. Having witnessed a series of catastrophic events in recent times, many have ...