Catastrophic Disasters in America - Preparedness, Response & Recovery System (Hardcover)

The three basic elements in preparing for, responding to and recovering from any catastrophic disaster are (1) leadership; (2) capabilities; and (3) accountability. Leadership in the form of legal authorities, roles and responsibilities, and lines of authority at all levels of government must be clearly defined, effectively communicated, and well understood in order to facilitate rapid and effective decision making. Developing the capabilities needed for catastrophic disasters should be part of an overall national effort designed to integrate and define what needs to be done, where, by whom, and how well. Ensuring needed capabilities are ready requires effective planning and coordination, plus robust training and exercises in which the capabilities are realistically tested, problems identified, and subsequently addressed in partnership with federal, state, local, and non-governmental stakeholders.

General

Imprint:	nova science publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2008
Authors:	General Accountability Office
Dimensions:	180 x 260 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	114
ISBN-13:	978-1-60456-070-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General
LSN:	1-60456-070-3
Barcode:	9781604560701

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