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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Schwab, Anna K., author. | Sandler, Dylan, author. | Brower, David J., author.
Title: Hazard mitigation and preparedness : an introductory text for emergency management and planning professionals / Anna K. Schwab, Dylan Sandler, and David J. Brower.
Description: Second edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016001259 | ISBN 9781466595569 (alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Emergency management--United States. | Hazard mitigation--United States. | Preparedness. | Community power--United States.
Classification: LCC HV551.3 .S39 2016 | DDC 363.34/70973--dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016001259
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