Wiley Pathways Disaster Response and Recovery
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Beschreibung
Disaster Response and Recovery promotes effective response andrecovery operations in the emergency management profession. Thistextbook - which is based on both the academic literature andpractical understanding - provides an overview of the various typesof disasters that may occur, the myriad of actors that are involvedin emergency management, and the diverse theoretical frameworksfrom which post-disaster activities may be approached. Afteraddressing the most salient functions performed when disastersstrike (e.g., warning, evacuation, search and rescue, debrisremoval, donations management, etc.), the book examines typicalchallenges to be expected during response efforts along with toolsand techniques to enhance the ability to protect lives, reduceproperty damage and minimize disruption throughmulti-organizational preparedness, coordination andimprovisation.
Disaster Response and Recovery also includes strategies tofacilitate recovery while also incorporating vital mitigationmeasures to reduce future vulnerability. With proven principles andreal-world case studies,this book will be a valuable resource forscholars, students and practitioners interested in a more proactiveform of emergency management.
Autor*in
David A. McEntire
Themen in »Wiley Pathways Disaster Response and Recovery«
Emergency Management Katastrophenschutz Security Management Sicherheitsmanagement