Disaster Response and Recovery: Strategies and Tactics for Resilience
McEntire, David A
Provides an overview of the various types of disasters that may occur, the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management, and the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached.- Includes updated chapters keeping the material fresh and accessible while incorporating recent changes in policy and new research- Highlights lessons learned from such incidents and catastrophes as: Hurricane Katrina, Earthquake in Haiti, Parking lot collapse in Miami, West Texas industrial explosion, Train wreck in Spain, Aurora movie shooting, Times Square bombing, etc.- Examines typical challenges to be expected during response efforts along with tools and techniques to enhance the ability to protect lives, reduce property damage and minimize disruption- Includes an instructor package which contains: Sample Syllabus, Teaching Suggestions, Test bank, and PowerPoints
Categories:
Year:
2014
Publisher:
Wiley
Language:
english
Pages:
560
ISBN 10:
1118673026
ISBN 13:
9781118673027
File:
PDF, 8.79 MB
IPFS:
,
english, 2014