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. "Front Matter." Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2012.
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5. BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY AND ACCELERATING PROGRESS: RESILIENCE FROM THE BOTTOM UP
Whole Community Engagement
Linking Private and Public Infrastructure Interests
Communication to Build Resilience
Zoning and Building Codes and Standards
Research and Information Needs
Summary and Recommendations
References
6. THE LANDSCAPE OF RESILIENCE POLICY: RESILIENCE FROM THETOP DOWN
Introduction
Existing Federal Policies That Strengthen Resilience
State and Local Authorities and Policies
Unintended Consequences: Policies and Practices That Negatively Impact Resilience
Resilience Policy Gaps and Needs
Summary, Findings, and Recommendation
7. PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: LINKING COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNANCE TO GUIDE NATIONAL RESILIENCE
Steps for Implementation
8. BUILDING A MORE RESILIENT NATION: THE PATH FORWARD
APPENDIXES
A. Committee and Staff Biographical Information
B. Committee Meetings and Workshop Agendas
C. Essential Hazard Monitoring Networks
