Introduction to Emergency Management by Haddow, George -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction

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1. The Historical Context of Emergency Management

Abstract Introduction Early History: 1800–1950 The Cold War and the Rise of Civil Defense: The 1950s Changes to Emergency Management: The 1960s The Call for a National Focus on Emergency Management: The 1970s Civil Defense Reappears as Nuclear Attack Planning: The 1980s An Agency in Trouble: 1989–92 The Witt Revolution: 1993–2001 Terrorism: 2001 The Department of Homeland Security: 2001–05 The Hurricane Katrina Debacle: 2005 The Steps Leading to the Katrina Debacle Post-Katrina Changes The Obama Administration’s Approach to Emergency Management Whole Community Is a Philosophical Approach in How to Conduct the Business of Emergency Management FEMA and Social Media The Strategic Foresight Initiative Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

2. Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment

Abstract Introduction Natural Hazards Technological Hazards Terrorism Risk Management Technology Social and Economic Risk Factors Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

3. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation

Abstract Introduction Mitigation Tools Impediments to Mitigation Federal Mitigation Programs Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

4. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Preparedness

Abstract Introduction A Systems Approach: The Preparedness Cycle Mitigation Versus Preparedness Preparedness: The Emergency Operations Plan FEMA’s Whole Community Concept The National Preparedness System Evacuation Planning Emergency Planning for Access and Functional Needs Populations Preparedness Equipment Education and Training Programs The FEMA Emergency Management Institute and National Fire Academy Public Preparedness Education Emergency Management Exercises Evaluation and Improvement Preparedness: A Whole Community Effort Preparedness Grant Programs Business Continuity Planning and Emergency Management Conclusion Case Studies Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

5. Communications

Abstract Mission Assumptions The Changing Media World A Communication Plan Information Coming In Information Going Out Messengers Staffing Training and Exercises Monitoring, Updating, and Adapting Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Key Terms

6. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response

Abstract Introduction The Local Response Local Emergency Managers The State Response Volunteer Groups’ Response The Incident Command System (ICS) The Federal Response The National Response Framework (NRF) Federal Assistance in Disaster Response Organizing Support—The Emergency Support Function (ESF) The Mission Assignment (MA) Process NRF Operations Coordination Incident Level Coordination: The Joint Field Office (JFO) FEMA Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMATs) Key Federal Response Officials State-to-State Support: The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

7. The Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery

Abstracts Introduction Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery Recovery Coordination and Leadership Recovery Sectors Federal Government Disaster Recovery Assistance FEMA Recovery Assistance Programs FEMA’s Individual Assistance Recovery Programs FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Programs The Disaster Relief Fund Other Federal Agency Disaster Recovery Funding National Voluntary Relief Organizations Recovery Planning Tools Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

8. International Disaster Management

Abstracts Introduction Disasters in Developing Nations International Disasters Defined Important Issues Influencing the Response Process United Nations Disaster Management Efforts Nongovernmental Organizations Assistance Provided by the US Government The International Financial Institutions Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

9. Emergency Management and the Terrorist Threat

Abstracts Introduction Changes in Emergency Management and the War on Terrorism The Terrorist Threat Terrorist Actions The Monumental Human, Economic, and Social Costs of the September 11th Attacks Statutory Basis of Terror Threat Management Homeland Security Organizations Other Agencies Participating in Community-Level Funding Funding for First Responders and Emergency Management Communicating Threat Information to the American People Conclusion Important Terms Self-Check Questions Out-of-Class Exercises

10. The Future of Emergency Management

Abstracts Where Is Emergency Management Now? Future Challenges and Opportunities Moving Forward Conclusion

Appendix A. Acronyms Appendix B. Emergency Management Websites Bibliography Glossary Index