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In Florida, hazards can manifest themselves in a variety of forms, ranging from natural to man-made, and, at times, a combination of the two. Preparation for, and knowledge of, local hazards through mitigation methods and planning are of supreme importance to ensure a quick recovery from whatever problem comes knocking. By understanding the potential impacts through predictive methodologies and developing resilience efforts, administrators can increase their community’s capacity to mitigate, respond and recover from anything that may impact their area. Education is powerful as Florida presents unique environmental issues, which affects recovery efforts. It is the responsibility of those involved to understand the nuances of their communities, building strong relationships with the citizens, and develop action plans to prepare for any potential hazard and reduce consequential impacts.
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Rivera, F.I., Kapucu, N. (2015). Hazards. In: Disaster Vulnerability, Hazards and Resilience. Environmental Hazards. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16453-3_4
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