Topic: SUBJECT LIST

Category: Emergency Management & Disaster Control

Disasters Man-Made
By: David White & Anton Riecher
First-hand accounts of emergency responders confronted with the worst of the worst-case scenarios that modern industry devises. Authors David White and Anton Riecher let you experience these events on paper to avoid them at all costs. The scenarios take place in: Buncefield, UK (2005), Eurotunnel Fire (1996), Pasadena, TX (1989), Baton Rouge, LA (1989), Mexico City (1984), Romeoville, IL (1984), Sunray, TX (1956), Whiting, IN (1955), plus 20 more stories.
#6649Hardcover
$29.95
     
Introduction to Emergency Management
By: M.K. Lindell, C. Prater, R.W. Perry
Introductory text that discusses fundamental emergency management concepts: basic types of hazards threatening the US, roles of the many players in emergency management, structure of an effective emergency management organization, public perceptions of the risks of environmental hazards and the actions they can take to protect themselves. Dispels common myths about behavior in disasters. Discusses mitigation and how it fits in with other phases of emergency management, including widely-used mitigation strategies. Examines the functions of CERT programs. Outlines activities that take place during disaster recovery. Explores future directions in emergency management.
#2224Paper
$61.95
     
Emergency Management Handbook, 1st Ed.
By: IFSTA
Provides a framework on which emergency services can build a strong foundation for disaster and emergency management and homeland security in the 21st century. Addresses the requirements of NFPA 1600 as a starting point and builds on them to provide more information covering standards, rules, policies, regulations, presidential directives and laws. Particularly discusses interagency response in large-scale situations as well as small-scale situations with big-scale implications. A Bonus CD-Rom is included which contains additional information and documents which are of significant value as reference materials.
#36739Manual
$54.00
     
Emergency Planning
By: Ronald Perry & Michael Lindell
Discusses the steps for developing effective community emergency plans. Offers a number of strategies that will help ensure success. Delves into the patterns of human disaster behavior, social psychology, and communication; as well as the basics of generic protective actions, planning concepts, implementation, and action.
#3232Paper
$59.95
     
Disaster Planning and Control
By: William M. Kramer, Ph.D.
Examines the complexities of disaster planning and control, covering the concepts of disaster management, development of disaster and emergency operation plans, and much more. Through examples and case studies, the book allows the fire officer to study how the fire service has been involved with responding to various disasters and, by learning from the past and understanding the concepts presented, make a difference in the overall outcome of future events. Written to the FESHE model curriculum for the Disaster Planning and Recovery course.
#3245Hardcover
$69.00
     
Disaster Response and Recovery
By: David A. McEntire
Provides a well-rounded understanding of disaster responses in a variety of types of disasters. Discusses actions involved in emergency management as well as the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached. Explores typical challenges to be expected during response efforts. Also covers the tools and techniques that will enhance life safety, reduce property loss, and minimize the disruption of lives and services.
#3241Paper
$69.95
     
 
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