Mega-Disaster Recovery For Cities Multilayered, Expert Says

With a mega-disaster such as the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami, recovery occurs on many levels, much of it dependent on the culture and community of the inhabitants, according to an author and researcher.

All else being equal, strong communities are likely to suffer fewer adverse consequences than weak communities, says Daniel J. Alesch, co-author of “Managing for Long-Term Community Recovery in the Aftermath of Disaster.”