Full Description
Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management introduces readers to mitigation, one of the four foundational phases of emergency management, and to the hazard mitigation planning process.
Authors Islam and Ryan review the hazard mitigation framework in both private sector and governmental agencies, covering the regulatory and legal frameworks for mitigation, as well as risk assessment processes and strategies, and tools and techniques that can prevent, or lessen, the impact of disasters.
The book specifically addresses hazards posed by human activity, including cyber threats and nuclear accidents, as well as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Readers will learn about the framework for the mitigation process, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the tools and techniques available for mitigation.
Coverage includes both GIS and HAZUS, with tutorials on these technologies, as well as case studies of best practices in the United States and around the world. The text is ideal for students, instructors, and practitioners interested in reducing, or eliminating, the effects of disasters.
Contents
Foreword
PART 1: MITIGATION FRAMEWORK Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Mitigation Rules and Regulations Chapter 3 - The Role of Governments in Hazard MitigationChapter 4 - Mitigation in Private Sector
PART 2: RISK ASSESSMENTS Chapter 5 - Hazard Identification - Natural Hazards
Chapter 6 - Hazard Identification - Man-made HazardsChapter 7 - Vulnerability Assessment and Impact AnalysisChapter 8 - Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
PART 3: MITIGATION STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Chapter 9 - Mitigation Strategies for Natural Hazards Chapter 10 - Mitigation Strategies for Man-made Hazards Chapter 11 - Mitigation Tools Chapter 12 - Mitigation Best Practices and Resources
Epilogue - Tying it All Together
