Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness: An Introductory Text for Emergency Management and Planning Professionals, Second Edition

Sandler, Dylan

ISBN 10: 1466595566 / ISBN 13: 9781466595569

Published by CRC Press, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness: An Introductory Text for Emergency Management and Planning Professionals, Second Edition
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1466595566
• ISBN 13: 9781466595569
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

This book introduces the concept of hazards as part of the earth’s natural systems, in contrast to "disasters," which occur at the intersection of the built and natural environments. It emphasizes choices made by society that either increase or diminish our level of vulnerability to the impacts of hazards, and the role of the emergency manager in how these choices are made and acted upon. The book defines key concepts including mitigation, preparedness, resilience, vulnerability, and explains the role of the emergency manager in putting these principles into practice.