Disaster Ready Cities

The book progresses by first introducing key concepts like hazard, vulnerability, and resilience. It then analyzes specific risks and examines urban planning strategies for mitigation, such as land-use planning and resilient infrastructure design. Case studies of successful and unsuccessful city implementations are presented, culminating in a comprehensive framework for building disaster-ready cities.

The book's value lies in its practical, solutions-oriented approach, making complex information accessible to urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in creating safer communities.