Wiley Pathways Disaster Response and Recovery

Disaster Response and Recovery promotes effective response and recovery operations in the emergency management profession. This textbook - which is based on both the academic literature and practical understanding - provides an overview of the various types of disasters that may occur, the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management, and the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached. After addressing the most salient functions performed when disasters strike (e.g., warning, evacuation, search and rescue, debris removal, donations management, etc.), the book examines typical challenges to be expected during response efforts along with tools and techniques to enhance the ability to protect lives, reduce property damage and minimize disruption through multi-organizational preparedness, coordination and improvisation. Disaster Response and Recovery also includes strategies to facilitate recovery while also incorporating vital mitigation measures to reduce future vulnerability. With proven principles and real-world case studies,this book will be a valuable resource for scholars, students and practitioners interested in a more proactive form of emergency management.

Table of Contents:
1 Knowing What to Expect: Hazards and Disasters 1 2 Understanding the Actors: role and Responsibilities of Disaster Participants 33 3 Anticipating Human Behavior in Disasters: Myths, Exaggerations, and Realities 62 4 Approaching Response and Recovery Operations: Alternative Management Theories 86 5 Responding with Initial Measures: Hazard Detection, Warning, Evacuation, and Sheltering 109 6 Caring for the Injured, Dead, and Distraught: Overcoming Physical and Emotional Impacts 141 7 Managing Public Relations, Donations and Volunteers: Expected Challenges and Benefits 178 8 Moving Beyond Immediate Needs: Damage Assessment, Disaster Declarations and Debris Removal 210 9 Promoting Recovery and Mitigation: Disaster Assistance and Vulnerability Reduction 243 10 Overcoming Typical Challenges: Other Anticipated Problems After Disaster 274 11 Harnessing Technology and Organization: Tools for Local, State and Federal Governments 314 12 Dealing with Future Disasters: Prior Lessons, New Threats and Rising Vulnerability 356 13 Promoting Disaster Resilience: Preparedness, Improvisation, Professionalism and Leadership 413 Bibliography 449 Glossary 468 Index 486

About the Author :
David McEntire is an assistant professor of emergency administration and planning at the University of North Texas. His expertise includes: Disaster Prepardness Planning and reponse, Emergency Management, Terror Response, Disasters in Developing Nations, Disasters, Disaster Relief. David McEntire is an assistant professor of emergency administration and planning at the University of North Texas. His expertise includes: Disaster Prepardness Planning and reponse, Emergency Management, Terror Response, Disasters in Developing Nations, Disasters, Disaster Relief.