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Index
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Online Resources
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
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