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9780470482810

Wiley Pathways Introduction to Emergency Management, 1st Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780470482810

  • ISBN10:

    0470482818

  • Copyright: 2009-03-01
  • Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

The recent devastation caused by tsunamis, hurricanes and wildfires highlights the need for highly trained professionals who can develop effective strategies in response to these disasters. This invaluable resource arms readers with the tools to address all phases of emergency management. It covers everything from the social and environmental processes that generate hazards to vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Emergency Management
Emergency Management Stakeholders
Building an Effective Emergency Management Organization
Risk Perception and Communication
Principal Hazards in the United States
Hazard, Vulnerability, and Risk Analysis
Hazard Mitigation
Disaster Myths, Disaster Demands and Citizen Emergency Response
Preparedness for Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery
Organizational Emergency Response
Disaster Recovery
Evaluation
International Emergency Management
Professional Accountability
Future Directions in Emergency Management
References
Glossary
Index
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