Introduction to emergency management
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Introduction to emergency management
（Butterworth-Heinemann homeland security series）
Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann, c2006
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-383) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Introduction to Emergency Management, Second Edition is a practical reference for students and professionals covering disaster response planning and mitigation. The book details the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (U.S), the Federal Response Plan (FRP), and the roles, responsibilities, and interrelationship between FEMA and state and local emergency management systems. It also covers the changes in emergency management since the events of September 11, 2001, the latest information on the Office of Homeland Security, and includes several detailed appendices. This Second Edition is completely updated and continues this title's success as a practical reference for students and professionals covering disaster response planning and mitigation.
Table of Contents
Introductionn1. The Historical Context of Emergency Management2. Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment3. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation4. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response5. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery6. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness7. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Communications8. International Disaster Management9. Emergency Management and the New Terrorist Threat10. The Future of Emergency ManagementAppendix A: AcronymsAppendix B: Emergency Management WebsitesAppendix C: Emergency Management Government ContactsReferences
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