Emergency Management

By Lucien G. Canton

Subjects: Infrastructure, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS, Nonfiction, General, Emergency management, Emergency management -- United States -- Evaluation, Evaluation, Emergency management -- United States -- Planning, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Planning, Technology, Assistance in emergencies, Engineering

Description: 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.