Disaster Management Handbook

Author : Jack Pinkowski
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420058630
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Management Handbook written by Jack Pinkowski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-01-22 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Record breaking hurricane seasons, tornados, tsunamis, earthquakes, and intentional acts of mass-casualty violence, give lie to the delusion that disasters are the anomaly and not the norm. Disaster management is rooted in the fundamental belief that we can protect ourselves. Even if we cannot control all the causes, we can prepare and respond. We

Author : Christian N Madu
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9813207965
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management written by Christian N Madu and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is increasingly of great concern to the world community. The earth has witnessed the buildup of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, changes in biodiversity, and more occurrences of natural disasters. Recently, scientists have begun to shift their emphasis away from curbing carbon dioxide emission to adapting to carbon dioxide emission. The increase in natural disasters around the world is unprecedented in earth's history and these disasters are often associated to climate changes. Many nations along the coastal lines are threatened by massive floods and tsunamis. Earthquakes are increasing in intensity and erosion and droughts are problems in many parts of the developing countries. This book is therefore to investigate ways to prepare and effectively manage these disasters and possibly reduce their impacts. The focus is on mitigation strategies and policies that will help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters. The book takes an in-depth look at climate change and its association to socio-economic development and cultures especially in vulnerable communities; and investigates how communities can develop resilience to disasters. A balanced and a multiple perspective approach to manage the risks associated with natural disasters is offered by engaging authors from the entire globe to proffer solutions.

Author : Tony Moore
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136355375
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tolley's Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management written by Tony Moore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-18 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 modernised the UK’s approach to disaster and emergency management, taking into account the kinds of threats the country faces in the 21st century, including terrorist threats and threats to the environment. This third edition of the Tolley’s Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management has been fully updated to cover the topics and themes reflected in the Act, and collates all the key components of disaster and emergency planning for both the public and the private sector, covering both man-made and natural disasters. Written from a UK practitioner’s point of view, using case studies and examples, it helps readers to understand and formulate disaster and emergency policies and systems for their workplace. Its practical approach will help organizations to ensure business continuity and safeguard the health and safety of their staff in the event of a disaster. The new edition has been updated in line with the latest legislation: * Civil Contingencies Act 2004 * Amendment to the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations * Corporate Manslaughter Bill

Author : W. Nick Carter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disaster Management written by W. Nick Carter and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ready reference handbook focuses on Southeast Asia and the Pacific, covering natural calamities ranging from earthquakes to volcanic eruptions and from cyclones to floods; it also describes principles and practices that are applicable to other areas and circumstances.

Author : Ben Wisner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113691868X
Total Pages : 1191 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction written by Ben Wisner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 1191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook provides a comprehensive statement and reference point for hazard and disaster research, policy making, and practice in an international and multi-disciplinary context. It offers critical reviews and appraisals of current state of the art and future development of conceptual, theoretical and practical approaches as well as empirical knowledge and available tools. Organized into five inter-related sections, this Handbook contains sixty-five contributions from leading scholars. Section one situates hazards and disasters in their broad political, cultural, economic, and environmental context. Section two contains treatments of potentially damaging natural events/phenomena organized by major earth system. Section three critically reviews progress in responding to disasters including warning, relief and recovery. Section four addresses mitigation of potential loss and prevention of disasters under two sub-headings: governance, advocacy and self-help, and communication and participation. Section five ends with a concluding chapter by the editors. The engaging international contributions reflect upon the politics and policy of how we think about and practice applied hazard research and disaster risk reduction. This Handbook provides a wealth of interdisciplinary information and will appeal to students and practitioners interested in Geography, Environment Studies and Development Studies.

Author : Amalendu Mukherjee
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420058659
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bond Graph in Modeling, Simulation and Fault Identification written by Amalendu Mukherjee and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bond graphs have become a part of undergraduate and postgraduate curricula at technological and engineering institutes. Many industries, organizations, universities, and academic institutions have included bond graphs in their research, development, and design activities. In recent years, the range of applications of bond graphs has enhanced owing to sustained research in this field. Bond Graph in Modeling, Simulation and Fault Identification is an outcome of the authors' teaching System-modeling, Dynamics and Control through bond graphs for the last 15 years. It is organized into 16 chapters and is narrative in style to make it easily comprehensible to students. Each chapter is appended with a set of problems divided into two groups: problems to be solved by students for usual practice and project-type problems.

Author : Robert E. Bagley
Publisher : Group Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780764437465
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Disaster Relief written by Robert E. Bagley and published by Group Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volunteers leading mission tripsa]small groupsa]Sunday school classesa]lay counseling sessionsa] Without this book, your volunteers are only half prepared. Introducing: The Emergency Response Handbook for Disaster Relief Authored in partnership with The Salvation Army! This rapid-response field manual equips volunteers to be truly helpful when people they serve suffer a disaster and difficult consequences ensuea]the death of loved onesa]stress and depressiona]financial crisisa]times when effective help is needed most. Youall find expert guidance and advice abouta] What to say What to avoid saying What to do at once and what can wait When to refer Plus youall geta] Ministry tips Scripture connections Case studies Additional resource recommendations And a bonus: An authoritative Disaster Response Gear Checklist! Prepare your volunteers for disastersanatural or manmade! Donat let volunteers leave for a mission trip, serve at a disaster site or lead others in ministry without the benefit of this book! Equip them for those aNow what do I say?a moments with this handy, practical reference guideaconveniently sized at 5a x 7a so it tucks in a pocket or first aid kit and is ready when needed.

Author : Havidán Rodríguez
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331963254X
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Disaster Research written by Havidán Rodríguez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely Handbook is based on the principle that disasters are social constructions and focuses on social science disaster research. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to disasters with theoretical, methodological, and practical applications. Attention is given to conceptual issues dealing with the concept "disaster" and to methodological issues relating to research on disasters. These include Geographic Information Systems as a useful research tool and its implications for future research. This seminal work is the first interdisciplinary collection of disaster research as it stands now while outlining how the field will continue to grow.

Author : Jeff Bumgarner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598841114
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Management written by Jeff Bumgarner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-01-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is the first nontechnical guide to the principles, practices, policies, and profession of emergency management. The monumental natural and humanmade disasters of the 20th century, which killed 25 million people in Asia alone, have underscored the need for professional and coordinated disaster response worldwide. This book examines the profession and practice of emergency management in the United States, at the United Nations, and around the globe. Emergency Management explores the history and development of the discipline from the first federal disaster relief proclamation in 1803 to the present day. It also analyzes current debates over when and how emergency resources are best utilized, and the laws and public policies that govern emergencies. An essential source for secondary and college students, and for all citizens who want to understand emergency preparedness.

Author : U.S. Department of Transportation
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1626363765
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Response Guidebook written by U.S. Department of Transportation and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.