Disaster Dictionary: The Definitive Guide to Related Terms, Acronyms, and Concepts for Emergency Planning and Operations

The Disaster Dictionary identifies terms, acronyms, and related concepts. More than 1,100 entries are derived from many types of disasters and crisis scenarios. Appendix A provides a detailed description of Weapons of Mass Destruction: their classification, characteristics, and response protocols. Appendix B explains the background, purpose and use of the Incident Command System (ICS). You'll learn how resources within ICS are organized and understand their rules of operation. Appendix C provides a listing of more than 100 web-based resources for additional information and study.

As president of Brookside Group, Ltd., Daniel J. Biby has nearly 16 years of experience in emergency preparedness and response planning and training. He has helped companies in many industries, including energy, banking, government, and telecommunications, all of which are considered critical infrastructures. His extensive management experience includes business development, IT, sales, marketing, and operations.