Product Description: The recent devastation caused by tsunamis, hurricanes and wildfires highlights the need for highly trained professionals who can develop effective strategies in response to these disasters. This invaluable resource arms readers with the tools to address all phases of emergency management. It covers everything from the social and environmental processes that generate hazards to vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery.
Emergency Management This is an excellent text book for an introduction to Emergency Management. It is the first volume in a series that also includes planning, response, technology, and mitigation. I highly recommend this series to any one interested in becoming an Emergency Manager or in teaching Emergency Management classes.