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<br /> <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br /> <br />Chapter <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Preparing for Natural Disasters <br /> <br />3.1 Chapter Summary <br /> <br />Since management activities of natural disaster planning must anticipate everything from direct encounters <br />with disaster and damage to mediating strong public reactions, a brief summary of the previous planning <br />observations are provided to begin the discussion. Miller (1988) suggests that contingency plans must exist <br />to manage storm damage, provide for rapid restoration of utility services, clear debris from streets, remove <br />hazards, and to repair other essential services. He advocates that well trained crews need to be available <br />for rapid mobilization. Further, contingency funds should be budgeted for overtime pay. <br /> <br />If the disaster damage is greater than the municipal workers can handle, a list of cooperating private <br />contractors or other neighboring collaborating communities or cities should be cataloged to assist in storm <br />damage clean up. Telephone numbers plus related agency names, administrators of higher levels of <br />government and volunteer organizations should be available. These authorities stand ready to assist <br />communities with catastrophic damage control and recovery measures. <br /> <br />3.2 Chapter Outline <br /> <br />I. Planning <br />A. Types of Plans <br />B. Planning Keys to Success <br />11. Training <br />A. Potential Training Categories <br />111. Planting Tips <br />IV. Planning Tips <br />V. Examples of Activities for Trained Volunteers <br />VI. For More Information <br />A. References <br />B. Appendix--The Right Tree for the Right Place <br />C. AppendixnHow to Recognize - and Prevent - Hazard Trees <br />D. Appendix--Plan to Plan <br />E. Appendix--Handbook for Volunteer Tree Projects <br /> <br />3.3 Planning <br /> <br />The planning process is essential for mitigation success, both before and after natural disasters. Natural <br />disaster planning must be a dynamic and flexible process, due to the unpredictable nature of natural <br /> <br />127 <br />