Disaster Response And Recovery: Strategies And Tactics For Resilience, Third Edition

Disaster Response and Recovery promotes effective post-disaster 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 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, 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 the revitalization of affected communities while also incorporating vital mitigation measures to reduce future vulnerability.

Updated throughout, the Third Edition provides more information on numerous hazards: snow storms, avalanches, ice storms, fog and dust storms, dam failures, mudslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, Derecho wind storm, Covid-19, locust plague, environmental pollution, Beirut explosion, mining accidents, structural fires, building collapses, plane crashes, the Space Shuttle Columbia, riots, Las Vegas shooting, terrorist attacks, etc.). Reflecting developments since the last edition published, the book features new coverage of climate change, technology, drones, artificial intelligence, and matters of racial and social justice.

The book also addresses new concepts: community lifelines, vertical evacuation, tsunami wet and dry warnings, social capital, and the Internet of Things, new legislation, regulations, presidential orders, and emergency management policies and procedures are discussed (e.g., updates on National Planning Frameworks, National Preparedness Goal, National Risk and Capability Assessment, Stakeholder Preparedness Review, FEMA organization).

With proven principles and real-world case studies, this textbook is a valuable resource for scholars, students and practitioners interested in a more proactive form of emergency management. Additional pedagogical resources and an instructor's manual are available on the book's website.