Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1466511893 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Distinct from general disasters, these events are termed "catastrophic" due to the regional impact, impacts to logistics and infrastructure, the devastating effects on large-scale populations, and the ripple effects on regional and global economies. In addition, there must be a fundamental recognition that catastrophic events compromise the very infrastructurepublic utilities, delivery of goods and service, schools, business functions, and governmentthat supports communities and upon which modern society is based. Written by top disaster scholars and practitioners, the book defines what constitutes a catastrophic event, outlining both the factors that can lead to catastrophes and the unique logistical, planning, and response challenges posed by them. Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters examines why catastrophes must be approached differently. As such, the book explores how catastrophes can dramatically affect populations and addresses new, innovative, and fundamentally unique strategies communities can institute to better prepare populati
Rick Bissell, Ph.D., is a professor and graduate program director at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Emergency Health Services. . His research focuses on disaster epidemiology, health sector response to disasters, public health–emergency management collaboration, emer
There are very few of us that have the knowledge Anonymous There are very few of us that have the knowledge and experience about this subject-Rick is one of them. The topics in the book are informative.. JIM Judge said Preparedness and Response Information. An out standing book in every respect. Dr. Bissell has certainly amassed a great deal of vital information in preparing for, and responding to, a catastrophic Disaster. A must read for all public safety professionals.Jim Judge, CEMEmergency ManagerVolusia County, FL. Are We Prepared for the Next Catastrophe? What is a catastrophe? IMO when the planning basis for response and recovery to the occurrence of an unexpected but planned for event occurs that is catastrophic for those involved. Thus, this PLANNING BASIS exceedence can only be addressed by mobilization of resources outside the geographically impacted area of the event. And if the trained response personnel, governmental personnel are destroyed or unable to participate in the response that also is catastrophic.I define preparedness as the totality of the personnel, equipment, level of training
About the AuthorRick Bissell, Ph.D., is a professor and graduate program director at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Emergency Health Services. . His research focuses on disaster epidemiology, health sector response to disasters, public health–emergency management collaboration, emerging global emergency management challenges, earthquake impact on health services, and various topics related to emergency management