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Hazard mitigation and preparedness, (1st ed )

Langue : Anglais

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Couverture de l’ouvrage Hazard mitigation and preparedness, (1st ed )
You can get there

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, Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness will help you get there. Easy to read, practical, and up to date, this text not only helps you learn fundamental hazard mitigation concepts, it also helps you master the core competencies and skills you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The books brief, modular format and variety of built in learning resources enable you to learn at your own pace and focus your studies.

With this book, you will be able to:
Learn how to build resilience at the community level.

Examine the major categories of hazards, including meteorological and hydrological hazards, geological hazards, and manmade hazards.

Understand the practice and politics of mitigation policy at the federal, state, and local government levels.

Explore how the private sector can contribute to strong local economies through wise land use and business protection planning.

Assess risk and vulnerability and identify hazards.

Apply appropriate mitigation tools and techniques to reduce vulnerability.

Prepare for potential hazards with preparedness activities.

Follow the process of hazard mitigation planning.

Foster a culture of prevention by applying the principles of sustainable development.


Wiley Pathways helps you achieve your goals
When it comes to learning about emergency management, not everyone is on the same path. But everyone wants to succeed. The new Wiley Pathways series in Emergency Management helps you achieve your goals with its brief, inviting format, clear language, and focus on core competencies and skills.

The books in this series Introduction to Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness, Emergency Planning, Technology in Emergency Management, and Disaster Response and Recovery offer a coordinated curriculum for learning emergency management. Learn more at

1. Hazards vs. Disasters.

2. Meteorological and Hydrological Hazards.

3. Geological Hazards.

4. Man Made Hazards.

5. Hazards Management Framework.

6. The Role of the Federal Government.

7. Mitigation Hazards at the State Level.

8. Local Government Power.

9. Community Resilience and the Private Sector.

10. Risk Assessment.

11. Preparedness Activities.

12. Hazard Mitigation Tools and Techniques.

13. Hazard Mitigation Planning.

14. Building a Culture of Prevention.

Endnotes.

Glossary.

Index.

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