Disaster risk reduction is a relatively nascent field of study focusing on the identification and preparedness to handle disasters. This extensive book delves deep into these core areas of this discipline. It presents tools and techniques for risk assessment such as hazard analysis, etc. Also included in this book are methods for risk awareness, training to survive disasters, policies, etc. It will serve as a reference guide for students, professionals as well as policy makers associated with this field.Disaster risk reduction is a relatively nascent field of study focusing on the identification and preparedness to handle disasters. This extensive book delves deep into these core areas of this discipline. It presents tools and techniques for risk assessment such as hazard analysis, etc. Also included in this book are methods for risk awareness, training to survive disasters, policies, etc. It will serve as a reference guide for students, professionals as well as policy makers associated with this field.Disaster risk reduction is a relatively nascent field of study focusing on the identification and preparedness to handle disasters. This extensive book delves deep into these core areas of this discipline. It presents tools and techniques for risk assessment such as hazard analysis, etc. Also included in this book are methods for risk awareness, training to survive disasters, policies, etc. It will serve as a reference guide for students, professionals as well as policy makers associated with this field.