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This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of water disaster management, and historical trends of geophysical and weather related disasters inCanada (1900-2005). Information is presented on failure of water resourcesinfrastructure, along with a case study of the Walkerton E. coli outbreak. Topics presented include: multi-criteria analysis; indices of vulnerability and humansecurity; quantification of vulnerability; indicators for risk management; long term indices; impacts of climate change; planning to optimize security; risk management approach; adaptation strategy; and, knowledge gaps and futureresearch needs. Includes table, figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 11/01/2009 Number of Pages: 34File Size: 1 file , 1.5 MB