Epidemic Risk Reduction: A Civil Protection Approach

ISBN-13: 9781032181004 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 290 str.

Pawel Gromek

Opis

This book examines epidemics as disasters, similar to natural hazards or other large-scale events that require planning, preparedness, mitigation, and response. The approach entails risk assessment and strategic planning formulated around police, military, public health, and civil protection measures to mitigate risk.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Specific Nature of Epidemic Hazards  2. Development Mechanisms of Infections and Contagions  3. Networks of Hazards Related to Epidemic  4. Epidemic Risk and General Ways to Deal with It  5. Strategic Assessment of Epidemic Risk  6. Ad Hoc Epidemic Risk Assessment  7. Post-Epidemic Risk Assessment  8. Civil Protection in Epidemic Risk Reduction  Conclusion  References  Appendix 1. Basic Information Concerning Infectious Diseases from the Viewpoint of Public Health  Appendix 2. Crucial Terms - Dictionary

O autorze

Maj. Pawel Gromek, DSc Eng. holds an M.S. in Fire Safety Engineering (Engineering Studies) from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, a PhD in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from the National Defense Academy in Warsaw, Poland, and a Doctorate of Science in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from The War Art Academy in Warsaw, Poland. He completed post-graduate studies in occupational safety and health at Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, and post-graduate studies in pedagogics for teachers at Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Major Gromek is currently associate professor at the Main School of Fire Service, Warsaw, Poland, and senior officer of the State Fire Service of the Republic of Poland. He has researched and published in several areas of security including disaster risk reduction, crisis management, homeland security and infrastructure resilience.