Where most emergency management books focus almost exclusively on the nature of specific hazards and on how to respond, Comprehensive Emergency Management looks at the larger context within which response occurs and stresses the development of a program to address a wide range of issues. The book is not limited to traditional emergency response to natural disasters, but addresses a conceptual model capable of integrating multiple disciplines and dealing with unexpected emergencies.
Since the first edition several major disasters have occurred that have had a considerable impact on...
Where most emergency management books focus almost exclusively on the nature of specific hazards and on how to respond, Comprehensive Emergency Manage...