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

Bibby, Daniel J.

ISBN 10: 0972713441 / ISBN 13: 9780972713443

Published by CRC Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disaster Dictionary: The Definitive Guide to Related Terms, Acronyms and Concepts for Emergency Planning and Operations
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0972713441
• ISBN 13: 9780972713443
• Binding: hardcover
• Weight: 6 ounces

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.