Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness

Name: Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness
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ISBN: 9780471790198

ISBN-10: 0471790192

ISBN-13: 9780471790198

Edition: 2007

Authors: David J. Brower, Anna K. Schwab, Katherine Eschelbach

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Description:

Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness is designed to introduce students to some of the major principles involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of hazards in the context of emergency management. The book defines basic terms and concepts, and describes the key features and characteristics of various hazards, both natural and human that can affect our communities.

Book details

List price: $71.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/27/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 600
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English




Hazards vs. Disasters



Meteorological and Hydrological Hazards



Geological Hazards



Man-Made Hazards



Hazards Management Framework



The Role of the Federal Government



Mitigation Hazards at the State Level



Local Government Power



Community Resilience and the Private Sector



Risk Assessment



Preparedness Activities



Hazard Mitigation Tools and Techniques



Hazard Mitigation Planning



Building a Culture of Prevention


Endnotes


Glossary


Index