It provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of emergency management containing explanations of the necessary models, systems, and processes required to effectively plan, migrate, respond it and recover from various disasters. In addition, this broad-based approach includes information on how to effectively manage disasters involving multiple jurisdictions at the national as well as the international levels and illustrates the ways in which the duties and responsibilities of managers have evolved over time. Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the role and responsibilities of the emergency manager during tragedies, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and terrorist events with the help of this new book. Emphasis on real-world situations is featured through commonplace scenarios that most emergency managers are likely to face and includes up-to-date coverage of the current issues and latest strategies and tactics for a modern-day approach to emergency response.
Benefits/Features:
* latest information drawn from the new emergency plan issued by the Department of Homeland Security provides readers with the most up-to-date information, keeping them informed of the changes in the emergency management field
* a section on professional ethics, as well as intergovernmental and interagency relations promotes teamwork and professionalism among emergency responders
* Case Studies outline important concepts in each chapter while offering a 'real world' perspective that captivates and holds reader interest
* supplemental CD-ROM includes answers to review questions, chapter quizzes, and a PowerPoint presentation, providing instructors with essential materials for the classroom
* the Online Companion supplies informative Web links and Case Studies providing readers with an additional source of information |
