Disaster Management and Preparedness

2000·3.27 MB·English

by  Larry R. Collins

About the Authors Page: v
Foreword Page: vii
Contents Page: ix
Introduction Page: xv
Chapter 1: Identifying the Risks Page: 1
Chapter 2: Natural Risks Page: 5
Chapter 3: Emerging Risks Page: 21
Chapter 4: Governmental Regulations Page: 29
Chapter 5: Structural Preparedness Page: 33
Chapter 6: Coordinating with Local Assets Page: 39
Chapter 7: Pre-planning for a Disaster Page: 43
Chapter 8: Eliminating, Minimizing, and Shifting Risks Page: 49
Chapter 9: Developing an Action Plan Page: 53
Chapter 10: Developing the Written Plan Page: 57
Chapter 11: Effective Communication Page: 61
Chapter 12: Selecting the Right People Page: 67
Chapter 13: Training for Success Page: 71
Chapter 14: Media Control Page: 83
Chapter 15: Shareholder Factor Page: 87
Chapter 16: After a Disaster — Minimizing the Damage Page: 91
Chapter 17: Governmental Reactions Page: 95
Chapter 18: Legal Issues Page: 115
Chapter 19: Disability Issues Page: 121
Chapter 20: Disaster Preparedness Assessments Page: 151
Chapter 21: Personal Disasters — Use of Criminal Sanctions Page: 155
Appendix A: OSHA Inspection Checklist Page: 171
Appendix B: Employee Workplace Rights Page: 173
Appendix C: Web Sites for Disaster Preparedness Page: 183
Appendix D: Typical Responsibilities Page: 189
Appendix E: Potential Sources of Disaster Preparedness and Management Assistance through Local Colle Page: 213
Back Cover Page: C