An analysis of building losses and human fatalities from natural disasters

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20 Aug 2015

Analysis of building losses and human fatalities from natural disasters - project overview

Simon Opper, Senior Planning Officer (Knowledge and Intelligence) NSW SES discusses the Analysis of building losses and human fatalities from natural disasters project and how the findings from the research will be used to provide and evidence base for policy instruments to positively impact community safety. 

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economics
multi-hazard
risk analysis

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Simon Opper
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simon.opper@ses.nsw.gov.au

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