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Introduction to International Disaster Management
2nd Edition - December 31, 2010
Author: Damon Coppola
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780123821744
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Paperback ISBN:9780128103623
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eBook ISBN:9780123821751
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Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of…Read more
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Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of risk managers and emergency planners. An ever-increasing number of practicing professionals needs a reference that can provide a solid foundation in ALL major phases of supervision – mitigation, preparedness, response, communications, and recovery. As climate change leads to further costly catastrophes and as countries around the world continue to struggle with terrorism, the demand for solutions will only grow. This revised edition of Coppola’s revered resource meets said demand head-on with more focused, current, thoughtfully analyzed, and effective approaches to disaster relief.
Expanded coverage of global approaches to disaster management with enhanced data and research on disasters around the world, including Cyclone Nargis, the H1N1 pandemic, and the tsunami in American Samoa
More material on risk management, mitigation, myths that affect behavior during crises, and post-disaster evaluation of the response
Up-to-date information on the role of aid organizations and international financial institutions like the World Bank in disaster response, as well as commentary on the latest research in disaster management and policy studies
Security managers, designers of contingency / evacuation plans, city managers, urban planners, disaster management and emergency planning consultants, community planners, non-profit organizations, business continuity and contingency planners. Educators and students in these areas
1. The Management of Disasters
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
Disasters Throughout History
The History of Disaster Management
Modern Disaster Management—A Four-phase Approach
What Is International Disaster Management?
Disasters, Poverty, and Development
Disaster Trends
Definitions
Conclusion
References
2. Hazards
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
Hazard Identification and Hazard Profiling
Hazard Analysis
The Hazards
Conclusion
References
3. Risk and Vulnerability
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
Two Components of Risk
Trends
Computing Likelihood and Consequence Values
Risk Evaluation
Alternatives
Vulnerability
Conclusion
References
4. Mitigation
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
What Is Mitigation?
Types of Mitigation: Structural and Nonstructural
Obstacles to Mitigation
Assessing and Selecting Mitigation Options
Emergency Response Capacity as a Risk Mitigation Measure
Incorporating Mitigation into Development and Relief Projects
Conclusion
References
5. Preparedness
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
Overview of Disaster Preparedness
Government Preparedness
Public Preparedness
The Media as a Public Educator
Obstacles to Effective Public Education and Preparedness
Conclusion
References
Appendix 5–1 Guidance on Creating a Public Education Campaign for Earthquakes
Facts and Fiction
6. Response
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
What Is Response?
Response—The Emergency
Recognition—Pre-disaster Actions
Recognition—Post-disaster
Provision of Water, Food, and Shelter
Volunteer Management
Coordination
Conclusion
References
Appendix 6–1
7. Recovery
Publisher Summary
Key Terms
Introduction
Overview of Recovery
The Effects of Disasters on Society
Pre-disaster Recovery Actions
Components of Recovery—What Is Needed, and Where Does It Come From?
Equality in Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Distribution
Climate Change and the Environmental Impact of Disasters
Early Warning
Linking Risk Reduction and Development
Differentiating Between Recovery and Development
Terrorism
Global Disasters: SARS, Avian Influenza, Swine Flu, and Other Emerging Epidemics
Conclusion
References
No. of pages: 704
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: December 31, 2010
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Hardback ISBN: 9780123821744
Paperback ISBN: 9780128103623
eBook ISBN: 9780123821751
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Damon Coppola
Damon P. Coppola is the founder of Shoreline Risk LLC and a Partner with Bullock & Haddow LLC. He has extensive experience in disaster management capacity development, disaster risk management, and planning through his work with the United Nations; the World Bank Group; The US Federal Emergency Management Agency; and the US Army Corps of Engineers, among others. Mr. Coppola serves as a Senior Disaster Management Specialist at the Hawaii-based Pacific Disaster Center and is a faculty member at Loma Linda University and the University of Hawaii. He holds an M.E.M in Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management from George Washington University and an A.R.M. from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.
Affiliations and expertise
Founder of Shoreline Risk LLC and a Partner with Bullock & Haddow LLC, Damon Coppola, CT, USA
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