Disaster Management and Preparedness

By watching the daily news or reading a newspaper, we quickly understand that disasters happen regularly. They take many forms, ranging from natural disasters such as tornadoes, to man-made disasters such as workplace violence. No matter what type, the results are usually the same: substantial loss of life, money, assets, and productivity.

List of contents

Identifying the Risks. Natural Risks. Emerging Risks. Governmental Regulations. Structural Preparedness. Coordinating With Local Assets. Preplanning for a Disaster. Eliminating, Minimizing, or Shifting Risks. Developing an Action Plan. Developing Written Plans. Effective Communications. Selecting the Right People. Training for Success. Media Control. Shareholder Factor. After a Disaster — Minimizing Damage. Governmental Agency Reaction. Legal Issues. Disability Issues. Appendices.

About the author

Larry R. Collins

Summary

Detailing methods for preparing organizations for disasters, this book discusses tried and true tactics and areas often overlooked during the reactive and post-disaster phases. It addresses special considerations important in planning for disaster management, from chemical spills, floods, and terrorist attacks to catastrophic events.

Product details

• Authors: Larry Collins, Larry R. Collins, Larry R. (Eastern Kentucky University Collins, Collins Larry R., Thomas D. Schneid
• Assisted by: Thomas D. Schneid (Editor), Thomas D. Schneid (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.11.2000
• EAN: 9781566705240
• ISBN: 978-1-56670-524-0
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 500 g
• Illustrations: Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Series: Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series; Occupational Safety and Health; Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series; Occupational Safety & Health G
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; SCIENCE / General, MATHEMATICS / General, Mathematics & science, Mathematics and science