Focusing on coastal regions affected by tropical cyclones, this book highlights vulnerability, natural hazards, damage, risk, emergency management, and hazard mitigation. It looks at the common sequence of failures and oversight in planning that amplify the severity of the damage caused by storms. It uses case studies and imagery to demonstrate, in detail, the strengths and weaknesses of infrastructure, landscaping, and city planning. The author makes a point to look also at long-term effects such as beach erosion and the impact on tourism.