Catastrophic Disaster Planning And Response
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Preparedness And Response For Catastrophic Disasters
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Author : Rick Bissell
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2013-05-29
Preparedness And Response For Catastrophic Disasters written by Rick Bissell and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-29 with Political Science categories.
Based on a popular course for the FEMA Higher Education project, Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters provides important insight into plans to mitigate and respond to the devastation caused by large-scale catastrophic events. Hurricane Katrina provided clear evidence that these occurrences are both qualitatively and quantitatively different from other disasters. Recent tragedies, like the 2004 South Asia tsunami, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and resulting nuclear plant meltdown in Japan further illustrate that we are not prepared for such events. 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. 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. Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters examines why catastrophes must be approached differently. If governments, public administrators, and emergency management professionals are to succeed in protecting our populations, there must be consensus, decisiveness, and leadership in both the coordination and response. In addition, there must be a fundamental recognition that catastrophic events compromise the very infrastructure—public utilities, delivery of goods and service, schools, business functions, and government—that supports communities and upon which modern society is based. 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 populations for catastrophic events and their aftermath.
Catastrophic Disaster Planning And Response
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Author : Clifford Oliver
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-07-20
Catastrophic Disaster Planning And Response written by Clifford Oliver and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-20 with Political Science categories.
Presenting cutting-edge domestic and international approaches, Catastrophic Disaster Planning and Response explains how to effectively plan for and manage the consequences of a catastrophe. Recognizing that a business-as-usual approach to preparing for and responding to such events is doomed to fail, the book fills a gap in emergency management education. It introduces the many considerations that influence how we plan for and respond to large-scale catastrophes and how it differs from preparing for smaller-scale emergencies. Written by a recognized expert in emergency management, this volume is a thorough study of the planning process and response procedures for catastrophic disasters. Topics discussed include: The history of catastrophic events, both in and outside the United States How catastrophes differ from disasters and emergencies and how they are all part of the emergency management continuum The varying definitions of catastrophes and their political and societal implications The main ethical and value dilemmas that one will likely face before, during, and after a catastrophe The legal framework associated with government response to catastrophes The post-catastrophic environment that an emergency manager might experience, with a focus on logistics, critical infrastructure, mass care, and mass evacuation Planning strategies and skills an emergency manager can employ to mitigate the effects of such an event The use of crisis leadership skills and how to lead and influence others in a catastrophic situation Recent major events provide valuable lessons that demonstrate the characteristics of a catastrophic disaster, the special issues of response and recovery, and the necessary preparation on international, national, and local levels. Offering best practices using recent real-world case studies, the book provides a foundation for continued study and critical reflection. Catastrophic Disaster Planning and Response is one of only two books utilized by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in their elite 2010 Flag Office/SES Executive Change Leadership Program (ECL) curriculum. The ECL program develops the executive leadership skills of USCG Admiral-selects awaiting Senate confirmation, as well as members of the Department of Homeland Security's federal Senior Executive Service (SES), which in 2010 included representatives from the U.S. Secret Service, the Transportation Security Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Border Patrol, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and FEMA. Readily adaptable for classroom use, this cutting-edge professional reference provides qualifying instructors with access to teaching materials and a test bank.
Preparedness And Response For Catastrophic Disasters
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Author : Rick Bissell
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2013-05-29
Preparedness And Response For Catastrophic Disasters written by Rick Bissell and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-29 with Law categories.
Based on a popular course for the FEMA Higher Education project, Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters provides important insight into plans to mitigate and respond to the devastation caused by large-scale catastrophic events. Hurricane Katrina provided clear evidence that these occurrences are both qualitatively and quantitatively d
Catastrophic Disasters In America
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Author : General Accountability Office
language : en
Publisher: Nova Science Pub Incorporated
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Catastrophic Disasters In America written by General Accountability Office and has been published by Nova Science Pub Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with Science categories.
The three basic elements in preparing for, responding to and recovering from any catastrophic disaster are (1) leadership; (2) capabilities; and (3) accountability. Leadership in the form of legal authorities, roles and responsibilities, and lines of authority at all levels of government must be clearly defined, effectively communicated, and well understood in order to facilitate rapid and effective decision making. Developing the capabilities needed for catastrophic disasters should be part of an overall national effort designed to integrate and define what needs to be done, where, by whom, and how well. Ensuring needed capabilities are ready requires effective planning and coordination, plus robust training and exercises in which the capabilities are realistically tested, problems identified, and subsequently addressed in partnership with federal, state, local, and non-governmental stakeholders.
Disaster Management
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Author : United States. General Accounting Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Disaster Management written by United States. General Accounting Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Emergency management categories.
Crisis Standards Of Care
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2012-08-26
Crisis Standards Of Care written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-26 with Medical categories.
Catastrophic disasters occurring in 2011 in the United States and worldwide-from the tornado in Joplin, Missouri, to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, to the earthquake in New Zealand-have demonstrated that even prepared communities can be overwhelmed. In 2009, at the height of the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a committee of experts to develop national guidance for use by state and local public health officials and health-sector agencies and institutions in establishing and implementing standards of care that should apply in disaster situations-both naturally occurring and man-made-under conditions of scarce resources. Building on the work of phase one (which is described in IOM's 2009 letter report, Guidance for Establishing Crisis Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations), the committee developed detailed templates enumerating the functions and tasks of the key stakeholder groups involved in crisis standards of care (CSC) planning, implementation, and public engagement-state and local governments, emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals and acute care facilities, and out-of-hospital and alternate care systems. Crisis Standards of Care provides a framework for a systems approach to the development and implementation of CSC plans, and addresses the legal issues and the ethical, palliative care, and mental health issues that agencies and organizations at each level of a disaster response should address. Please note: this report is not intended to be a detailed guide to emergency preparedness or disaster response. What is described in this report is an extrapolation of existing incident management practices and principles. Crisis Standards of Care is a seven-volume set: Volume 1 provides an overview; Volume 2 pertains to state and local governments; Volume 3 pertains to emergency medical services; Volume 4 pertains to hospitals and acute care facilities; Volume 5 pertains to out-of-hospital care and alternate care systems; Volume 6 contains a public engagement toolkit; and Volume 7 contains appendixes with additional resources.
Catastrophic Disasters Enhanced Leadership Capabilities Accountability Controls Will Improve The Effectiveness Of The Nation S Preparedness Response Recovery System
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Author : United States. Government Accountability Office
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Catastrophic Disasters Enhanced Leadership Capabilities Accountability Controls Will Improve The Effectiveness Of The Nation S Preparedness Response Recovery System written by United States. Government Accountability Office and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Catastrophic Disasters Enhanced Leadership Capabilities Accountability Controls Will Improve The Effectiveness Of The Nation S Preparedness Response Recovery System
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language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Catastrophic Disasters Enhanced Leadership Capabilities Accountability Controls Will Improve The Effectiveness Of The Nation S Preparedness Response Recovery System written by and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Emergency Management Observations On Dhs S Preparedness For Catastrophic Disasters
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Author : William O. Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2009-02
Emergency Management Observations On Dhs S Preparedness For Catastrophic Disasters written by William O. Jenkins and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02 with Health & Fitness categories.
The Homeland Security Act was enacted in Nov. 2002, creating the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve homeland security following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The act centralized the leadership of many homeland security activities under a single fed. dept. DHS has the dominant role in implementing this national strategy. This hearing discusses the status of DHS¿s actions in fulfilling its respon. to: (1) establish policies to define roles and respon. for national emergency preparedness efforts and prepare for the transition between presidential admin.; and (2) develop operational plans and performance metrics to implement these roles and respon. and coordinate fed. resources for disaster planning and response.
Human Response To Disaster
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Author : Dana Bjarnason
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Human Response To Disaster written by Dana Bjarnason and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Disaster nursing categories.
This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics will focus on Responses to Catastrophic Disasters. Article topics include cultural and spiritual competencies of the healthcare provider in a disaster, Psychological responses, disaster planning and aftermath, considerations for elderly and vulnerable populations, and forensic nursing.