Open AccessCharacteristic of Disasters Management in Australia and Its Enlightenment
Author(s) -
Yue Gao
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
urban transportation and construction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2424-8452
pISSN - 2251-2578
DOI - 10.18686/utc.v1i1.5
Subject(s) - emergency management , legislation , preparedness , risk management , business , enlightenment , china , natural disaster , order (exchange) , environmental planning , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental resource management , political science , public administration , geography , law , finance , economics , philosophy , theology , meteorology
Australia has established an excellent national system of disasters management. Disasters management in Australia is characterized by sophisticated ideas of disasters management, strong legislation, solid technical instructions and normal operation, extensive involvements of volunteers and mode of risk management. Based on the above introduction, the author proposes the following points in order to imp rove disasters management in China: strengthening constructions on legislation and organization; enhancing researches on natural hazards and emergency management; using the risk management app roach; concerning with prevention and preparedness; paying more attention to community.