@article{ref1,
title="Businesses and disasters: empirical patterns and unanswered questions",
journal="Natural hazards review",
year="2000",
author="Webb, G. and Dahlhamer, J. and Tierney, K.",
volume="1",
number="2",
pages="83-90",
abstract="Through five systematic, large-scale mail surveys conducted since 1993, the Disaster Research Center has obtained data on hazard awareness, preparedness, disaster impacts, and short- and long-term recovery among 5,000 private-sector firms in communities across the United States (Memphis/Shelby County, Tenn.; Des Moines, Iowa; Los Angeles, Calif.; Santa Cruz County, Calif.; and South Dade County, Fla.). This paper summarizes findings from those studies in three major areas: (1) factors influencing business disaster preparedness; (2) disaster-related sources of business disruption and financial loss; and (3) factors that affect the ability of businesses to recover following major disaster events. Implications of the research for business contingency planning and business disaster management are discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="1527-6988",
doi="10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2000)1:2(83)",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1527-6988(2000)1:2(83)"
}