Elliott Mittler
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 98
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
This case study developed as part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. This study centers on the issuance of the governor's executive order and the development and passage of legislation based on the recommendations of the Lewis Committee.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 96
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
This case study is part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. How the Florida state legislature dealt with the crisis of insurance companies wanting to withdraw from the Florida market or to cover their exposed risk is the subject of this case study.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 97
Pub. Date
1998.
Description
This case study is part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. This case study centers on the ultimate success of Senator McConnell's struggle to enact a state-wide building code which culminated with the passage 1997, four legislative sessions after it was first introduced.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 101
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
This case study developed as part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. This case study concentrates why the Utah legislature waited 13 years to re-establish a seismic safety commission.