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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Author xvii
Foreword xix
Preface xxi
Acknowledgments xxv
About the Companion Website xxvi
1 Knowing What to Expect: Hazards, Vulnerability, and Disasters 1
2 Understanding the Actors: Roles and Responsibilities of Relevant Stakeholders 53
3 Anticipating Attitudes and Behavior in Disasters: Myths, Exaggerations, and Realities 93
4 Applying Alternative Management Approaches: Disaster Response and Recovery Theory 123
5 Implementing Initial Response Measures: Hazard Detection, Warning, Evacuation and Sheltering 149
6 Caring For the Injured, Dead, and Distraught: Overcoming Physical and Emotional Impacts 191
7 Managing Public Information, Donations, and Volunteers: Expected Difficulties and Benefits 237
8 Moving Beyond Immediate Needs: Damage Assessment, Disaster Declarations, and Debris Removal 277
9 Promoting Recovery and Mitigation: Disaster Assistance, Rebuilding, and Vulnerability Reduction 317
10 Overcoming Typical Challenges: Vital Considerations for Response and Recovery 357
11 Harnessing Technology and Organization: Tools and Structures for Effective Operations 407
12 Foreseeing the Future: Prior Lessons, Unaddressed Risks, and Rising Vulnerability 455
13 Enhancing Disaster Resilience: Preparedness, Improvisation, Spontaneous Planning, Leadership, and Professionalism 517
Index 559
