Introduction to emergency management

Introduction to Emergency Management, Third Edition provides a comprehensive update of this foundational text on the background components and systems involved in the management of disasters and other emergencies. The book details current practices, strategies, and the key players involved in emergency management, especially in the U.S. but also around the world. Expanded coverage of local and state issues, particularly as they need to interact and work with FEMAand other federal agencies, adds value to public administrators locally tasked with protecting their community. The Third Edition is fully updated to coverFEMA's continually changing role within the Department of Homeland Security and the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Lessons including proper planning, mitigation, in-crisis decisions, evacuation, and recovery shed light onhow managers can avoid devastating breakdowns in communication and leadershipduring an event. Not only terrorist events but many such natural disasters require similar preparedess planning. Emergency planning is vital to the security of entire communities and thus an essential focus for research, planning andtraining. This new edition continues in its tradition of serving as an essential resource for students and young professionals in the discipline of Emergency Management.

• ISBN: 978-0-7506-8514-6
• Editorial: Butterworth Heinemann - Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 474
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés