Description
Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Emergency Exercise Design and Evaluation is designed to help practitioners and students of emergency management understand various aspects of the exercise design process. Emergency exercises are an important component of an organization's emergency planning and preparedness, yet few emergency managers and practitioners have training in designing or evaluating them. In this updated and practical handbook, author Robert McCreight explains the essential elements and core principles of exercise design and evaluation. This book focuses on natural disasters and technological emergencies that occur in communities of any size. It provides emergency planners, public health professionals, emergency managers, police officers, and fire fighters with an in-depth look at exercise design issues and an accessible guide to designing and evaluating emergency exercises.
Table of ContentsContents Special Introduction Preface About the Author 1 Emergency Exercises: Objectives & Purpose 2 Essential Exercise Design Elements & Steps 3 Issues in Exercise Design 4 Exercise Organization & Structure 5 Exercise Control & Management 6 Exercise Evaluation Principles 7 Exercise Evaluation Issues 8 Useful Considerations in Exercise Planning 9 Summing It Up Appendices Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Evaluation Guides Appendix C: MSEL Sample Appendix D: Tackling Tabletop Exercises Appendix E: Useful Resources Appendix F: Information Sharing & Message Management
