Disaster Response and Recovery, 3rd Edition

Disaster Response and Recovery, 3rd Edition

by David A. McEntire
Released December 2021
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119810032

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Book description

DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

The new edition of the standard textbook in the field, updated with new studies and practical guidelines for reacting to the complexities of today’s disasters

Disaster Response and Recovery: Strategies and Tactics for Resilience provides a thorough overview of the challenges and functions of the emergency management profession, covering the various types of disasters, theoretical frameworks, the different individuals and agencies involved, technological tools, practical response measures, and more. Written by a recognized leader in the field, this comprehensive textbook offers clear guidance on developing disaster resilience through preparedness, planning, improvisation, leadership, and professionalism.

Revised and updated throughout, the third edition addresses key response and recovery operations of the COVID-19 pandemic, including human attitudes, political issues, communication challenges, medical surges, and volunteer management. New examples and case studies also highlight lessons learned from Hurricane Irma, the California wildfires, brush fires in Australia, the Midwest derecho windstorm, the Beirut explosion, the Las Vegas shooting, riots and civil unrest in the United States, and other recent disasters. In addition, the book:

  • Describes tools and techniques required to protect lives, reduce property damage, and minimize disruption
  • Features new coverage of climate change, social media, drones and artificial intelligence, racial and social justice, recent legislation and regulations, and emergency management policies and procedures
  • Discusses theoretical approaches to the management of disasters, strategies to revitalize affected communities, and mitigation methods to reduce future vulnerability
  • Contains learning objectives, key term definitions, case studies, real-world examples, summary and review questions, and evaluation tools
  • Includes access to a companion website with an instructor’s manual, a sample syllabus, chapter tests, PowerPoint slides, exam questions, and additional teaching resources

Integrating the theory and practice of emergency management, public administration, policy, and sociology, Disaster Response and Recovery: Strategies and Tactics for Resilience, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for advanced students in emergency management programs as??well as emergency planners, emergency management coordinators, risk managers, and other practitioners in the field.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Author
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. About the Companion Website
  10. 1 Knowing What to Expect
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 1.1 The Occurrence of Disasters
    3. 1.2 Types of Hazards
    4. 1.3 Technological Hazards
    5. 1.4 Civil/Conflict Hazards
    6. 1.5 The Complexity of Disasters
    7. SUMMARY
    8. KEY TERMS
    9. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    10. Summary Questions
    11. Review Questions
    12. Applying This Chapter
    13. YOU TRY IT
    14. References
  11. 2 Understanding the Actors
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 2.1 The Public Sector
    3. 2.2 The Private Sector
    4. 2.3 The Nonprofit Sector
    5. 2.4 Emergent Groups
    6. 2.5 Working with All Partners and the Whole Community
    7. SUMMARY
    8. KEY TERMS
    9. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    10. Summary Questions
    11. Review Questions
    12. Applying This Chapter
    13. YOU TRY IT
    14. References
  12. 3 Anticipating Attitudes and Behavior in Disasters
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 3.1 General Disaster Attitudes and the Case of Covid‐19
    3. 3.2 The Impact of Hollywood and The Media
    4. 3.3 Research on Myths
    5. 3.4 Evidence of Exaggeration
    6. 3.5 Realities about Response and Recovery
    7. 3.6 The Importance of Understanding Behavior Correctly
    8. SUMMARY
    9. KEY TERMS
    10. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    11. Summary Questions
    12. Review Questions
    13. Applying This Chapter
    14. YOU TRY IT
    15. References
  13. 4 Applying Alternative Management Approaches
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 4.1 The Traditional Model
    3. 4.2 The Professional Model
    4. 4.3 Comparison of The Models
    5. SUMMARY
    6. KEY TERMS
    7. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    8. Review Questions
    9. Applying This Chapter
    10. YOU TRY IT
    11. References
  14. 5 Implementing Initial Response Measures
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 5.1 Hazard Detection
    3. 5.2 Issuing Warnings
    4. 5.3 Evacuation
    5. 5.4 Sheltering
    6. SUMMARY
    7. KEY TERMS
    8. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    9. Summary Questions
    10. Review Questions
    11. Applying This Chapter
    12. YOU TRY IT
    13. References
  15. 6 Caring for the Injured, Dead, and Distraught
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 6.1 Search and Rescue Operations
    3. 6.2 Emergency Medical Care, Triage and DMATs
    4. 6.3 Mass Fatality Management
    5. 6.4 Stress Management
    6. SUMMARY
    7. KEY TERMS
    8. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    9. Summary Questions
    10. Review Questions
    11. Applying This Chapter
    12. YOU TRY IT
    13. References
  16. 7 Managing Public Information, Donations, and Volunteers
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 7.1 The Media and Social Media in Disasters
    3. 7.2 Dealing with Donations
    4. 7.3 Volunteer Management
    5. SUMMARY
    6. KEY TERMS
    7. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    8. Summary Questions
    9. Review Questions
    10. Applying This Chapter
    11. YOU TRY IT
    12. References
  17. 8 Moving Beyond Immediate Needs
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 8.1 Assessing Damages
    3. 8.2 Challenges in Damage Assessment
    4. 8.3 Damage Assessment Procedures
    5. 8.4 Disaster Declarations
    6. 8.5 Debris Produced by Disasters
    7. 8.6 Dealing with Debris Effectively
    8. 8.7 Regulations and Other Considerations
    9. SUMMARY
    10. KEY TERMS
    11. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    12. Summary Questions
    13. Review Questions
    14. Applying This Chapter
    15. YOU TRY IT
    16. References
  18. 9 Promoting Recovery and Mitigation
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 9.1 Disaster Impacts and Disaster Assistance
    3. 9.2 Types of IA
    4. 9.3 Facilitating IA
    5. 9.4 Categories of PA
    6. 9.5 Accessing PA
    7. 9.6 Important Issues for Recovery
    8. 9.7 The Potential for Disagreement
    9. 9.8 Pressing for Change
    10. SUMMARY
    11. KEY TERMS
    12. ASSESSING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    13. Summary Questions
    14. Review Questions
    15. Applying This Chapter
    16. YOU TRY IT
    17. References
  19. 10 Overcoming Typical Challenges
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 10.1 Communication and Coordination
    3. 10.2 Decision Making and Disasters
    4. 10.3 Transportation Issues and Logistics
    5. 10.4 Vulnerable/Special Populations
    6. 10.5 Politics and Disasters
    7. 10.6 Legal Concerns
    8. 10.7 Record Keeping and Disasters
    9. SUMMARY
    10. KEY TERMS
    11. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    12. Summary Questions
    13. Review Questions
    14. Applying This Chapter
    15. YOU TRY IT
    16. References
  20. 11 Harnessing Technology and Organization
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 11.1 The Importance of Technology
    3. 11.2 Communication Equipment and Interoperability
    4. 11.3 Decision Support Systems (DSSs)
    5. 11.4 Geographic Information System
    6. 11.5 Managing Disasters at the Local Level
    7. 11.6 Managing Disasters at the State Level
    8. 11.7 Managing Disasters on a Federal Level
    9. SUMMARY
    10. KEY TERMS
    11. ASSESSING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    12. Summary Questions
    13. Review Questions
    14. Applying This Chapter
    15. YOU TRY IT
    16. References
  21. 12 Foreseeing the Future
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 12.1 Disasters on the Rise
    3. 12.2 Understanding Natural Disasters
    4. 12.3 Understanding Technological Disasters
    5. 12.4 Understanding Acts of Violence
    6. 12.5 Understanding Terrorism
    7. 12.6 Unfolding and Unrecognized Hazards
    8. 12.7 Increased Vulnerability
    9. SUMMARY
    10. KEY TERMS
    11. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    12. Summary Questions
    13. Review Questions
    14. Applying This Chapter
    15. YOU TRY IT
    16. References
  22. 13 Enhancing Disaster Resilience
    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. 13.1 Reducing Vulnerability and Preparing Your Community
    3. 13.2 Acquiring Resources
    4. 13.3 Designing and Establishing an EOC
    5. 13.4 Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment
    6. 13.5 Writing an EOP
    7. 13.6 First Responder and Organizational Training
    8. 13.7 Disaster Exercises
    9. 13.8 Public Education
    10. 13.9 Improvisation, Creativity, Flexibility and Spontaneous Planning
    11. 13.10 Leadership and Professionalism
    12. SUMMARY
    13. KEY TERMS
    14. ASSESS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
    15. Summary Questions
    16. Review Questions
    17. Applying This Chapter
    18. YOU TRY IT
    19. References
  23. Index
  24. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Disaster Response and Recovery, 3rd Edition
  • Author(s): David A. McEntire
  • Release date: December 2021
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119810032