Download or read book Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards written by Peter T. Bobrowsky and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few subjects have caught the attention of the entire world as much as those dealing with natural hazards. The first decade of this new millennium provides a litany of tragic examples of various hazards that turned into disasters affecting millions of individuals around the globe. The human losses (some 225,000 people) associated with the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the economic costs (approximately 200 billion USD) of the 2011 Tohoku Japan earthquake, tsunami and reactor event, and the collective social impacts of human tragedies experienced during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 all provide repetitive reminders that we humans are temporary guests occupying a very active and angry planet. Any examples may have been cited here to stress the point that natural events on Earth may, and often do, lead to disasters and catastrophes when humans place themselves into situations of high risk. Few subjects share the true interdisciplinary dependency that characterizes the field of natural hazards. From geology and geophysics to engineering and emergency response to social psychology and economics, the study of natural hazards draws input from an impressive suite of unique and previously independent specializations. Natural hazards provide a common platform to reduce disciplinary boundaries and facilitate a beneficial synergy in the provision of timely and useful information and action on this critical subject matter. As social norms change regarding the concept of acceptable risk and human migration leads to an explosion in the number of megacities, coastal over-crowding and unmanaged habitation in precarious environments such as mountainous slopes, the vulnerability of people and their susceptibility to natural hazards increases dramatically. Coupled with the concerns of changing climates, escalating recovery costs, a growing divergence between more developed and less developed countries, the subject of natural hazards remains on the forefront of issues that affect all people, nations, and environments all the time. This treatise provides a compendium of critical, timely and very detailed information and essential facts regarding the basic attributes of natural hazards and concomitant disasters. The Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards effectively captures and integrates contributions from an international portfolio of almost 300 specialists whose range of expertise addresses over 330 topics pertinent to the field of natural hazards. Disciplinary barriers are overcome in this comprehensive treatment of the subject matter. Clear illustrations and numerous color images enhance the primary aim to communicate and educate. The inclusion of a series of unique “classic case study” events interspersed throughout the volume provides tangible examples linking concepts, issues, outcomes and solutions. These case studies illustrate different but notable recent, historic and prehistoric events that have shaped the world as we now know it. They provide excellent focal points linking the remaining terms in the volume to the primary field of study. This Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards will remain a standard reference of choice for many years.
Download or read book Integrated Emergency Management System written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Principles of Emergency Management written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Integrated Emergency Management written by Albert F. Lord and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrated Emergency Management is the framework which allows the various levels of government to work together to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. These disasters can be natural or man-made, relatively small or very large. The events of September II, 2001 brought new challenges to the Integrated Emergency Management system. For the first time terrorists struck within the borders of the United States and the threat of subsequent attacks using weapons of mass destruction is a real and present danger to every American. The ability to combat this new threat is a fundamental duty of government and will require increased coordination, cooperation, and integration to successfully accomplish this new mission. A working knowledge of this system is required for emergency managers and military professionals who may be tasked to prepare for or to perform disaster relief. This paper describes the framework of Integrated Emergency Management and the roles of the federal, state, and local government in that structure. The Department of Homeland Security and the Northern Command of the Department of Defense are briefly examined and their roles in the system are highlighted. The initial tasks of the Department of National Security are to integrate its subordinate organizations, eliminate redundant capability and overlapping jurisdictions, and develop streamlined procedures and processes for rapid analysis and response. The paper presents three recommendations to help ensure successful long term emergency management. These are: first, develop national technical means and the competence to combat the weapons of mass destruction threat; second, fund increases in capability of local first responders to deal with the new reality; and lastly, train and exercise at every level of government with realistic, integrated scenarios.
Download or read book Emergency Management written by Lucien G. Canton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-03 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book propounds an all-hazards, multidisciplinary approach to emergency management. It discusses the emergency manager’s role, details how to establish an effective, integrated program, and explores the components, including: assessing risk; developing strategies; planning concepts; planning techniques and methods; coordinating response; and managing crisis. Complete with case studies, this is an excellent reference for professionals involved with emergency preparedness and response.
Download or read book Course Catalog written by Emergency Management Institute (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Principles of Emergency Management written by Michael J. Fagel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Emergency Management: Hazard Specific Issues and Mitigation offers preparedness and mitigation recommendations for advanced emergency planning. Because disasters are so unpredictable, advance planning is needed to effectively respond to and mitigate against the potential effects of such events. Whether a disaster is natural or man-made, accidental or deliberate, the best way to protect the public is by implementing an integrated emergency management system incorporating all potential stakeholders through all phases of the event. As such, the book suggests best practices for drills, exercises, and pre-event team building and communication. More than a dozen contributors offer their professional expertise on a wide variety of topics, including: Emergency operations center management Continuity planning of vital services in the aftermath of a disaster The role of the public health official Developing public-private partnerships Specific types of disasters, including terrorism, agroterrorism, pandemics, and active shooter incidents Mass care, sheltering, and human services The special needs of children in disasters Traditional and social media and their impact on emergency management The book is a valuable planning resource for those tasked with managing operations to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to disasters.
Download or read book FEMA s Integrated Emergency Management System IEMIS written by Robert T. Jaske and published by . This book was released on 1985* with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Integrated Emergency Management for Mass Casualty Emergencies written by D. Alexander and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responses to major disasters tend to be complex, not merely because of the size and scale of operations and the number of countries and agencies involved, but also because of the range of functions represented by these organizations. A full-scale emergency response can involve people trained in at least 35 different disciplines and professions. This increasing sophistication of modern emergency response makes the process of coordination a particularly challenging one. It involves matching urgent needs with available resources in the most rapid and efficient way possible: timely mobilization and quick action can reduce injury and loss of life, as well as damage. Emergency response management has been likened to conducting a symphony orchestra. Only the conductor has the full score, but the overall effect of many people playing different instruments can be wonderful if properly directed. Professionalization of response and management is key. This book, Integrated Emergency Management for Mass Casualty Emergencies, presents papers from experts in the field which explore the challenges of planning for and responding to mass casualty emergencies. There are several chapters covering hospital procedure – including field hospitals and hospital evacuation – as well as natural and man-made casualty events, and the final chapter presents ‘Auxilium!’, a training simulation game. There is a clear need to improve management and integration in emergency response. This book will be of interest to all those whose work may involve them in preparing for and dealing with a disaster situation.
