Disaster Management: An Introduction In How To Conduct Effective Disaster Planning, Response And Recovery - Softcover

Watts, Mr Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540671178 ISBN 13: 9781540671172

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Introduction to disaster planning, response and recovery is the first book in the How To Disaster Management Series by Ian Watts. It is written for new emergency and disaster managers who need an overview of the skills and disciplines involved in disaster and emergency management in any industry, organisation or location. The book provides easy to follow checklists and guidance, in logically laid out sections which will give emergency and disaster managers an overview of: planning and management law; types of disasters; relevant management skills; roles and responsibilities; hazard and risk assessment; how to prepare for a disaster situation; setting up, resourcing and operating emergency control centres; response and recovery; and information gathering and analysis. The book can be carried on any mobile device to allow users to access the information, checklists and guides at any time in any environment. Once downloaded, no internet connection is required. Other books in the series deal with all of the topics in this publication in greater detail and some concentrate on specific types of environment such as sports and medical facilities.

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About the Author

During a long career in the loss prevention industry, Ian has conducted hundreds of investigations into the causes of loss within large and small organisations. He has saved millions of pounds in potential lost revenue and facilitated the recovery of considerable amounts of lost resources. Ian has also been involved in the management of several disaster situations. Since 2003 Ian has owned his own training company, specialising in loss prevention and security related training. The Company has clients in the UK, UAE, Africa, The Netherlands, Malaysia and Cyprus. As an author Ian writes frequently on security and loss prevention related topics and the training requirements for them. He is a member of the Chartered Management Institute, the Institute of Professional Investigators and the Security Institute. Ian holds the equivalent of a post-graduate degree in management and several other relevant educational qualifications.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540671178
• ISBN 13: 9781540671172
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36