Hazard mitigation and preparedness : an introductory text for emergency management and planning professionals / Dylan Sandler, Anna K. Schwab.
By: Sandler, Dylan.
Contributor(s): Schwab, Anna K [author.].
Material type: Text Language of document:EnglishSeries: Publisher: Publisher: 2022Edition: Edition: 3rd edition.Description: Description: 364 p. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780367635770 .Other title: Uniform titles: Subject(s): Hazard mitigation -- United States | Preparedness | Community power -- United StatesDDC classification: 363.3470973Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library Social Science | 363.3470973 Sa569 Ha,3 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 264926 |
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363.345610973 Sy57 Di Disaster policy and politics : | 363.346 D2939 Di Disaster risk reduction for economic growth and livelihood : | 363.347 H726 Ro The role of regional organizations in disaster risk management : | 363.3470973 Sa569 Ha,3 Hazard mitigation and preparedness : an introductory text for emergency management and planning professionals / | 363.348 An14 Di Disaster relief and development cooperation around the world : | 363.348 An241 Ri Rising from the ashes : | 363.348 At84 Po The politics and policies of relief, aid and reconstruction : |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hazards: Part of the Natural Environment -- Hazards and Disasters: Not the Same -- The Many Costs of Disasters -- Impacts of Climate Change on Natural Hazards
"An essential text for today's emerging professionals and higher education community, the third edition of Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness provides accessible and actionable strategies to create safer, more resilient communities. Known and valued for its balanced approach, Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the major principles involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of hazards in emergency management. Real-world examples of different tools and techniques allows for the application of knowledge and skills. This new edition includes: Updates to case studies and sidebars with recent disasters and mitigation efforts, including major hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Summary of the National Flood Insurance Program, including how insurance rates are determined, descriptions of flood maps, and strategies for communities to help reduce premiums for residents. Overview of the ways that climate change is affecting disasters and the tools that emergency managers can use to plan for an uncertain future. Best practices in communication with the public, including models for effective use of social media, behavioral science techniques to communicate information about risk and preparedness actions, and ways to facilitate behavior change to increase the public's level of preparedness. Actionable information to help emergency managers and planners develop and implement plans, policies, and program to reduce risk in their communities. Updated in-text learning aids, including sidebars, case studies, goals and outcomes, key terms, summary questions and critical thinking exercises for students. An eResource featuring new supplemental materials to assist instructors with course designs. Supplements include PowerPoint slides, tests, instructor lecture notes and learning objectives, key terms and a course syllabus"--Provided by publisher.
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