This extensive compilation of broad-based case studies, written by a variety of authors, depicts local, national, and international perspectives on the role and responsibilities of today s emergency managers. Intended as a compliment to any book on emergency management, this new guide reviews essential management tools and models used by emergency managers during both natural and man-made disasters, including hurricane, flood, wildfire, hazardous materials incidents, and terrorism events. Commonplace response scenarios are surveyed, with an emphasis on the analysis of facts and reports from the incidents that encourages readers to develop critical thinking skills and determine effective planning, mitigation, response, and recovery strategies. This extensive compilation of broad-based case studies, written by a variety of authors, depicts local, national, and international perspectives on the role and responsibilities of today s emergency managers. Intended as a compliment to any book on emergency management, this new guide reviews essential management tools and models used by emergency managers during both natural and man-made disasters, including hurricane, flood, wildfire, hazardous materials incidents, and terrorism events. Commonplace response scenarios are surveyed, with an emphasis on the analysis of facts and reports from the incidents that encourages readers to develop critical thinking skills and determine effective planning, mitigation, response, and recovery strategies.
