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Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness - An Introductory Text for Emergency Management and Planning Professionals (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
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Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness - An Introductory Text for Emergency Management and Planning Professionals (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
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An essential text for today's emerging professionals and higher
education community, the third edition of Hazard Mitigation and
Preparedness provides accessible and actionable strategies to
create safer, more resilient communities. Known and valued for its
balanced approach, Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness assumes no
prior knowledge of the subject, presenting the major principles
involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of hazards in
emergency management. Real-world examples of different tools and
techniques allow for the application of knowledge and skills. This
new edition includes: Updates to case studies and sidebars with
recent disasters and mitigation efforts, including major
hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summary of the National Flood Insurance Program, including how
insurance rates are determined, descriptions of flood maps, and
strategies for communities to help reduce premiums for residents.
Overview of the ways that climate change is affecting disasters and
the tools that emergency managers can use to plan for an uncertain
future. Best practices in communication with the public, including
models for effective use of social media, behavioral science
techniques to communicate information about risk and preparedness
actions, and ways to facilitate behavior change to increase the
public's level of preparedness. Actionable information to help
emergency managers and planners develop and implement plans,
policies, and programs to reduce risk in their communities. Updated
in-text learning aids, including sidebars, case studies, goals and
outcomes, key terms, summary questions and critical thinking
exercises for students. An eResource featuring new supplemental
materials to assist instructors with course designs. Supplements
include PowerPoint slides, tests, instructor lecture notes and
learning objectives, key terms and a course syllabus.
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