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Decision Making in Emergency Management by Jan Glarum; Carl AdrianopoliDecision-Making in Emergency Management examines decisions the authors have made over their careers based on their combined training, experience and instinct. Through a broad range of case studies, readers discover how experience impacts decision-making in conjunction with research and tools available.
ISBN: 9780128163139
Publication Date: 2019-11-23
A Dictionary of Disaster ManagementThis new dictionary provides definitions of terms covering disaster research and management. It features practical terms, key concepts in disaster research from a social science perspective, and key organizations involved in disaster management, allowing readers to access definitions on the most important topics within this developing field.
Call Number: HV553
ISBN: 0191829897
Disaster Planning by Janel Morris (Editor)There are some things you just can't plan for. This phrase is often uttered when unexpected events or circumstance take us by surprise. However there are many things for which we can plan and prepare. This informative edition discusses disaster planning from a variety of diverse perspectives. Topics such as school preparedness, the role of government in recovery efforts, and partnerships between the public and private sectors in disaster relief are discussed. Real life examples, such as the events of Hurricane Katrina, are used to illustrate subject matter in action, urging students to analyze the broader issue of disaster planning.
Call Number: HV555.U6 D58 2009eb
ISBN: 9780737740905
Publication Date: 2008-11-07
Disaster Volunteers by Brenda D. PhillipsVolunteer work can make a difference to those harmed by natural, technological, and human-induced disasters if it is done well. Disaster Volunteers provides readers with information on why people volunteer, the benefits gained by volunteers and recipients, and how to leverage such good will. Learning from a variety of past disasters, readers will gain realistic insights into the challenges of disaster contexts. Equipped with evidence-based best practices, Dr. Phillips organizes and illustrates necessary steps to recruit, train, manage, reward, and retain volunteers throughout the life cycle of disasters.
ISBN: 9780128138465
Publication Date: 2020-01-21
Handbook of Emergency Response by Adedeji B. Badiru (Editor); LeeAnn Racz (Editor)Despite preemptive preparations, disasters can and do occur. Whether natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, or terrorist attacks, the risk cannot be completely eliminated. A carefully prepared response is your best defense. Handbook of Emergency Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach presents practical advice and guidelines
Call Number: HD49
ISBN: 9781466514577
Publication Date: 2013-08-22
Rethinking Readiness: A Brief Guide to Twenty-First-Century Megadisasters by Jerry SchlegelmilchAs human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also heightened the potential for catastrophe. The constant pressure of climate change, geopolitical conflict, and our tendency to ignore what is hard to grasp exacerbates potential dangers. How can we prepare for and prevent the twenty-first-century disasters on the horizon?Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness.
Call Number: HV551.2 .S37 2020eb
ISBN: 0231548877
Publication Date: 2020
Featured Journals and Magazines
DisastersAims to provide a forum for academics, policy-makers and practitioners for high-quality research and practice related to natural disasters and complex political emergencies around the world.
Emergency ManagementAddresses the intergovernmental community of stakeholders with timely editorial insight and expertise to support their mission-critical roles in joint operations and planning.
Environmental ManagementPublishes material pertaining to ecological modeling, resource management, energy, hazard response, environmental monitoring, and hazardous substances management.
International Journal of Disaster Risk ScienceInternational Journal of Disaster Risk Science (IJDRS) is a fully sponsored, peer-reviewed open access journal published under the brand SpringerOpen. It addresses theoretical and methodological issues in all areas of disaster risk science, policy, and practice. Coverage includes case studies and research comparing responses to major disasters worldwide.
Natural HazardsPublishes original research work on the physical aspects of natural hazards, the statistics of forecasting catastrophic events, risk assessment, and the nature of precursors of natural and/or technological hazards.
Suggested Websites
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)Government agency that provides information on health topics, statistics and other publications related to public health and disease.
EM-DAT: The International Disaster DatabaseGlobal database of natural and and technological disasters containing core data on the occurrences and effects of more than 17,000 disasters in the world from 1900 to the present.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) role is to help people before, during and after disasters. They coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters.
International Association of Emergency ManagersThe International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 6,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the Principles of Emergency Management and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.
Maryland Emergency Planning AgencyMEMA is a national leader in Emergency Management that provides Maryland residents, organizations, and emergency management partners with expert information, programmatic activities, and leadership in the delivery of financial, technical and physical resources. “To shape a resilient Maryland where communities thrive.” We do this by being Maryland's designated source of official risk reduction and consequence management information.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Emergency Response ResourcesNIOSH is a federal government agency within the CDC tasked with protecting workers. The site includes information on Emergency Responders, Emergency Response Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS), Fire Fighters Resources Directory,Terrorism Response and more.
Ready.govLaunched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.
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HV551.2-639 Emergency management
HV553-639 Relief in case of disasters
HV599-639 Special types of disasters
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