Where do you want to go? You might already be working in the emergency management field, and may be looking to expand your skills. You might be setting out on a new career path. Or, you might want to learn more about exciting opportunities in emergency management.
Wherever you want to go, Disaster Response and Recovery will help you get there. Easy-to-read, practical, and up-to-date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental emergency management concepts; it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The book’s brief, modular format and variety of built-in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies.

作者简介：
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.

1. Knowing What to Expect: Hazards and Disasters
Introduction
1.1 The Occurrence of Disasters
1.1.1 Important Concepts
1.1.2 Preview of Disaster Response and Recovery
Self-Check
1.2 Types of Hazards
1.2.1 Natural Hazards
1.2.2 Atmospheric Hazards
1.2.3 Geological Hazards
1.2.4 Hydrologic Hazards
1.2.5 Seismic Hazards
1.2.6 Wildfire Hazards
1.2.7 Biological Hazards
1.2.8 Environmental Hazards
Self-Check
1.3 Technological Hazards
1.3.1 Industrial Hazards
1.3.2 Structural Collapse Hazards
1.3.3 Nuclear Hazards
1.3.4 Computer Hazards
1.3.5 Transportation Hazards
Self-Check
1.4 Civil/Conflict Hazards
1.4.1 Mass Shootings
1.4.2 Panic Behavior
1.4.3 Riots
1.4.4 Terrorism
1.4.5 War
Self-Check
1.5 The Interaction of Hazards and Impact ot
Disasters
1.5.1 The Nature of Disasters
1.5.2 Changes Associated With Disasters
1.5.3 The Need for Response and Recovery
Operations
Self-Check
Summary
Key Terms
Summary Questions
Review Questions
Applying This Chapter
You Try It
2 Understanding the Actors: Role and Responsibilities of Disaster Participants
Introduction
2.1 The Public Sector
2.1.1 Local Government
2.1.2 State Government
2.1.3 Federal Government
Self-Check
2.2 The Private Sector
2.2.1 Emergency and Long-Term Medical Care
2.2.2 Sheltering and Construction
2.2.3 Media Reporting
2.2.4 Volunteers and Donations
2.2.5 Insurance Settlements
2.2.6 Utility Restoration
2.2.7 Business Continuity
2.2.8 Transportation
2.2.9 Vending of Goods and Services
Self-Check
2.3 The Non-Profit Sector
2.3.1 The Red Cross
2,3.2 Faith-Based Organizations
2.3.3 Community Groups
Self-Check
2.4 Citizen and Emergent Groups
Self-Check
2.5 Working With Different Groups
Self-Check
Summary
Key Terms
Summary Questions
Review Questions
Applying This Chapter
You Try It
3 Anticipating Human Behavior in Disasters: Myths, Exaggerations and Realities.
4 Approaching Response and Recovery Operations: Alternative Management Theories.
5 Responding with Initial Measures: Hazard Detection, Warning, Evacuation, and Sheltering.
6 Caring for the Injured, Dead and Distraught: Overcoming Physical and Emotional Impacts.
7 Managing Public Relations, Donations and Volunteers: Expected Challenges and Benefits.
8 Moving Beyond Immediate Needs: Damage Assessment, Disaster Declarations and Debris Removal.
9 Promoting Recovery and Mitigation: Disaster Assistance and Vulnerability Reduction.
10 Overcoming Typical Challenges: Other Anticipated Problems After Disaster.
11 Harnessing Technology and Organization: Tools for Local, State and Federal Governments.
12 Dealing with Future Disasters: Prior Lessons, New Threats and Rising Vulnerability.
13 Promoting Disaster Resilience: Preparedness, Improvisation, Professionalism and Leadership.
Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.