Disaster response and recovery
Providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of disaster responses, this book first explores the various types of disasters that may occur. It then uncovers the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management as well as the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached.
xiv, 498 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780471789741, 0471789747
1049048264
Knowing what to expect : hazards and disasters
Understanding the actors : role and responsibilities of disaster participants
Anticipating human behavior in disasters : myths, exaggerations, and realities
Approaching response and recovery operations : alternative management theory
Responding with initial measures : hazard detection, warning, evacuation, and sheltering
Caring for the injured, dead, and distraught : overcoming physical and emotional Impacts
Managing public relations, donations, and volunteers : expected challenges and benefits
Moving beyond immediate needs : damage assessment, disaster declarations, and debris removal
Promoting recovery and mitigation : disaster assistance and vulnerability reduction
Overcoming typical challenges : other anticipated problems after disaster
Harnessing technology and organization : tools for local, state, and federal governments
Dealing with future disasters : prior lessons, new threats, and rising vulnerability