Technology and Emergency Management

The first book devoted to a critically important aspect of disaster planning, management, and mitigation
 
Technology and Emergency Management, Second Edition describes best practices for technology use in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. It also describes the key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. The tools, resources, and strategies discussed have been applied by organizations worldwide tasked with planning for and managing every variety of natural and man-made hazard and disaster. Illustrative case studies based on their experiences appear throughout the book.
 
This new addition of the critically acclaimed guide has been fully updated and expanded to reflect significant developments occurring in the field over the past decade. It features in-depth coverage of major advances in GIS technologies, including the development of mapping tools and high-resolution remote sensing imaging. Also covered is the increase in computer processing power and mobility and enhanced analytical capabilities for assessing the present conditions of natural systems and extrapolating from them to create accurate models of potential crisis conditions. This second edition also features a new section on cybersecurity and a new chapter on social media and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery has been added.
* Explores the role of technology in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts
* Explores applications of the Internet, telecommunications, and networks to emergency management, as well as geospatial technologies and their applications
* Reviews the elements of hazard models and the relative strengths and weaknesses of modeling programs
* Describes techniques for developing hazard prediction models using direct and remote sensing data
* Includes test questions for each chapter, and a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides are available on a companion website
 
Technology and Emergency Management, Second Edition is a valuable working resource for practicing emergency managers and an excellent supplementary text for undergraduate and graduate students in emergency management and disaster management programs, urban and regional planning, and related fields.

List of contents

Concept xiii
 
About the Author xiv
 
List of Contributors xv
 
About the Companion Website xvi
 
1 The Need for Technology in Emergency Management 1
 
Introduction 2
 
11 Technology and Disaster Management 2
 
111 Focus on Current and Emerging Technology 3
 
12 Technology as a Management Tool 4
 
121 Response to Complex Disaster Events 5
 
122 Ease of Use of Technology 5
 
13 Using Technologies 6
 
131 Technology in a Changing Environment 8
 
132 Examples of Technology 8
 
133 Communicate Quickly 8
 
134 Develop a Better Understanding of Hazards 9
 
135 Improve Response 9
 
136 Increase Coordination 9
 
137 Improve Efficiency 9
 
138 Training 9
 
14 Completing a Needs Assessment 10
 
141 Nature of a Needs Assessment 10
 
142 Steps to Complete a Needs Assessment 11
 
143 Implementing the Needs Assessment 12
 
144 Impacts of Implementing Innovation 12
 
Summary 14
 
Key Terms 14
 
Assess Your Understanding 14
 
References 15
 
2 Computer Networks and Emergency Management 17
 
Introduction 18
 
21 What Is a Network? 19
 
22 Types of Networks 19
 
221 Local Area Network 19
 
222 Metropolitan Area Network 20
 
223 Wide Area Network 20
 
224 Personal Area Network 21
 
23 The Internet 21
 
24 Communication Technologies 24
 
241 Wired Network Technologies 24
 
242 Long?]Range Wireless Network Technologies 27
 
243 Short?]Range Wireless Network Technologies 30
 
25 The Internet and Emergency Management 32
 
26 IoT and Emergency Management 35
 
Summary 38
 
Key Terms 38
 
Assess Your Understanding 40
 
References 40
 
3 Cyber Security 42
 
Introduction 43
 
31 Sources of Attacks 45
 
32 Attack Vectors 46
 
321 Vulnerabilities 46
 
322 Phishing 46
 
323 Stolen Credentials 47
 
324 Web Applications 47
 
325 Point of Sale Intrusions 48
 
326 Payment Card Skimmers 49
 
327 Insider and Privilege Misuse 49
 
328 Physical Theft and Loss 49
 
329 Denial of Service Attacks 49
 
33 Overview of Malware 49
 
331 Malware Propagation 50
 
332 Malware Payload 51
 
34 Securing Cyber Systems 52
 
35 Securing Data 54
 
36 Cyber Security Attack Recovery 56
 
Summary 57
 
Key Terms 57
 
Assess Your Understanding 59
 
References 59
 
4 Social Media and Emergency Management 61
 
Introduction 62
 
41 Situational Awareness, Emergency Communications, and the Public Realm 62
 
42 What Is Social Media? 64
 
421 The Birth of Web 20 64
 
43 Types of Social Media Used in Disasters 65
 
44 Mass Alert Systems 67
 
45 Mass Media and Social Media Use in Virginia Tech Shooting Response 67
 
451 Information Communication Technologies 69
 
46 What Is a Disaster? 69
 
47 Usage Patterns of Social Media Over Time 70
 
48 Social Media's Growth and the Role of Traditional Sources 73
 
481 Role of Social Media in Disasters 74
 
482 Use of Social Media by People Affected by Crisis 74
 
49 Use of Social Media for Preparedness and Planning 74
 
491 Expansion of Communication Networks 75
 
410 Use of Social Media Before and During Mass Emergencies 75
 
4101 Emergency Managers' Use of Social Media in Response 76
 
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About the author

John C. Pine, Ed.D, is a professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University, and formerly Director of the Research Institute for Environment, Energy & Economics at Appalachian. He joined the Appalachian faculty in 2009 after serving thirty years at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he directed a graduate and undergraduate Disaster Science and Management Program and served as a Professor with the Department of Environmental Science in the School of the Coast and Environment.

Summary

The first book devoted to a critically important aspect of disaster planning, management, and mitigation

Technology and Emergency Management, Second Edition describes best practices for technology use in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. It also describes the key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. The tools, resources, and strategies discussed have been applied by organizations worldwide tasked with planning for and managing every variety of natural and man-made hazard and disaster. Illustrative case studies based on their experiences appear throughout the book.

This new addition of the critically acclaimed guide has been fully updated and expanded to reflect significant developments occurring in the field over the past decade. It features in-depth coverage of major advances in GIS technologies, including the development of mapping tools and high-resolution remote sensing imaging. Also covered is the increase in computer processing power and mobility and enhanced analytical capabilities for assessing the present conditions of natural systems and extrapolating from them to create accurate models of potential crisis conditions. This second edition also features a new section on cybersecurity and a new chapter on social media and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery has been added.
* Explores the role of technology in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts
* Explores applications of the Internet, telecommunications, and networks to emergency management, as well as geospatial technologies and their applications
* Reviews the elements of hazard models and the relative strengths and weaknesses of modeling programs
* Describes techniques for developing hazard prediction models using direct and remote sensing data
* Includes test questions for each chapter, and a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides are available on a companion website

Technology and Emergency Management, Second Edition is a valuable working resource for practicing emergency managers and an excellent supplementary text for undergraduate and graduate students in emergency management and disaster management programs, urban and regional planning, and related fields.

Product details

• Authors: Jc Pine, John C Pine, John C. Pine, John C. (Louisiana State University) Pine, Pine John C.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9781119234081
• ISBN: 978-1-119-23408-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Chemie, Arbeitssicherheit, Innere Sicherheit, Notfallmanagement, Sicherheitsmanagement, chemistry, Homeland Security, Chemical Engineering, chemische Verfahrenstechnik, security management, Allg. Chemische Verfahrenstechnik, Chemical and Environmental Health and Safety, Arbeitssicherheit u. Umweltschutz i. d. Chemie