ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY HAZARD PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD DISASTER IN FADIPE AREA OF MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.  

2014-07-07
Flooding is one of the major environmental crises many communities have to contend with. This is especially the case in most wetlands of the world. Flood hazard preparedness is an ...

ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY OF SUNTI VILLAGES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS.  

2014-07-07
Flooding is the result of heavy or continuous rainfall exceeding the absorptive capacity of the soil and the flow capacity of rivers, streams, and coastal areas. This causes a watercourse ...

EFFECTS OF PROCESS PARAMETERS ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINIUM-SILICON SQUEEZE CAST ALLOY.  

2014-08-08
The effect of cast parameters on mechanical properties and microstructure of the scrap Al-alloy was investigated. The mechanical tests carried out were tested carried out were tensile test, hardness test ...

SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FLOODING IN LOKOJA, NIGERIA  

2014-12-12
Flooding is a major disaster in Lokoja metropolis, which does not only cause serious damage, disturbs nonnal life and working conditions, but also pollutes the city and causes sanitary problems. ...

ASSESSMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPACITY OF GENERAL HOSPITAL MINNA NIGER STATE.  

2014-12-12
The efficiency of response to emergency/disaster in General Hospital Minna is wonisome in view of this the study aimed to assess the emergency preparedness level and response capacity of the ...

ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED PREPAREDNESS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION DISASTERS IN AKARE AND DABOGE IN WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE  

2014-12-12
Recurrent natural disasters such as flood, drought and rainstorms have devastating impacts on agriculture, threatening rural livelihoods. The aim of this research is to assess the preparedness of communities in ...

ASSESSMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPACITY OF GENERAL HOSPITAL MINNA NIGER STATE.  

2014-12-12
The efficiency of response to emergency/disaster in General Hospital Minna is worrisome in view of this the study aimed to assess the emergency preparedness level and response capacity of the ...

AN ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD RISK IN MOKW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA  

2014-12-12
Floods have affected several communities in Mokwa local government over the years. This study was intended to identify some flood prone locations, establish the impacts of floods and suggest mitigation ...

ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA; (A CASE STUDY OF MAGAMA AND ENVIRONS).  

2015-03-03
This project examined the different types of health hazards prevalent in Magama and environs. A structured questionnaire, personal interviews and reconnaissance survey were the primary source of data collection techniques ...

PROBLEMS OF FLOOD DISASTER MANAGEMENTIN MAKURDI, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.  

2015-03-03
:1 I i I ? ABSTRACT The recent 2012 flooding in the Nigeria demonstrated the severity and problems associated with flooding and its management in the country. River Benue flows ...