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International terrorism remains a significant threat to the peace
of the world. Weapons using various materials and delivery systems
have been directed against cities and infrastructure, and other
materials are postulated to be usable within the near future. This
book provides information about how leading agencies across the
NATO membership are preparing to confront and respond to terrorists
deploying Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Weapons of Mass
Killing (WMK) and Weapons of Mass Disruption (WMDi). Based on
contributions by experts from NATO member states, Israel and the
Russian Federation, the book offers information on fourth
generation warfare as a new challenge to first responders. It also
provides a variety of insights into methods for preparing for and
responding to WMD-, WMK-, and WMDi-events, using new technologies
and strategies. Furthermore, the book offers solution for restoring
the community to functioning after such a major terror attack.
Providing students and industry managers with the knowledge,
skills, and abilities to effectively manage the security of
transportation assets, Introduction to Transportation Security,
Second Edition examines: The core concepts of security, safety, and
emergency management practices The integrated nature of the
U.S.’s critical infrastructure and the threats to intermodal
transportation Those federal agencies working in emergency
management, hazmat response, and transportation security—and
their intelligence and response requirements and capabilities
Cost-beneficial security strategies aimed at preventing
catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or
attack in each transportation mode Transportation is the lifeline
of any nation, connecting people, supporting the economy, and
facilitating the delivery of vital goods and services. Past
failures and terrorist attacks on such transportation systems, in
the U.S. and abroad, have demonstrated such systems’
vulnerability, the consequences of any potential damage and
disruption, as well as the substantial impacts on people, property,
and the economy. Now more than ever, it has become imperative for
public transit and transportation systems, as well as the many
private businesses operating in these sectors, to develop
comprehensive security programs. This includes accounting for both
natural and man-made hazards—and safeguarding people, places, and
equipment—while at the same time ensuring operations continuity.
The book covers all transportation critical infrastructure—their
modes and their interconnectivity—including highway, air cargo,
freight and passenger rail, transit, and maritime. Chapters provide
learning objectives, key words, and discussion questions
pedagogical elements as well as several case studies to facilitate
a practical understanding of the concepts presented. New to this
edition is a chapter dedicated to gas and oil pipelines as well as
an increased focus throughout of recent cyberattacks, to emphasize
the need for physical and cybersecurity integration. Introduction
to Transportation Security, Second Edition serves as a
comprehensive, practical overview for students in transportation
management, homeland security, and emergency management programs as
well as an up-to-date reference for professionals charged with
safeguarding the movement of assets within our interconnected
transportation network.
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Housing Recovery after Disasters (Hardcover)
Frances L. Edwards; Contributions by Miriam Belblidia; Foreword by Louise K. Comfort; Contributions by N Emel Ganapati, Jerry V Graves, …
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Recent disasters have demonstrated the critical role that
re-housing victims play in communities’ long term disaster
recovery. This book examines the history and theories of rehousing,
the role of bonding social capital, applies systems theory to
understanding the stages of recovery, then presents case studies of
long term housing recovery following Hurricane Katrina and
Hurricane Sandy in the United States, Hurricane Maria in Dominica,
the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and a variety of disasters in Turkey,
Nepal, Japan, and India. Together these chapters address what Dr.
Louise Comfort has called “one of the most persistent and
difficult policy problems in the field: long term recovery of
communities following disaster.â€
International terrorism remains a significant threat to the
peace of the world. Weapons using various materials and delivery
systems have been directed against cities and infrastructure, and
other materials are postulated to be usable within the near future.
Some of these materials are unusual or exotic, while some are
modifications of materials used daily for other purposes:
biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive. These
materials pose a safety challenge for first responders, slowing the
response and potentially killing scarce trained personnel. This
book provides information about how leading agencies across the
NATO membership are preparing to confront and respond to terrorists
deploying Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Weapons of Mass
Killing (WMK) and Weapons of Mass Disruption (WMDi). Based on
contributions by experts from NATO member states, Israel and the
Russian Federation, this book offers information on fourth
generation warfare as a new challenge to first responders. It also
provides a variety of insights into methods for preparing for and
responding to WMD-, WMK-, and WMDi-events, using new technologies
and strategies. Furthermore, the book offers solution for restoring
the community to functioning after such a major terror attack.
Topics include preparing, planning, operations, equipment, training
and unique applications of existing technologies for countering
terrorist attacks against cities and their infrastructure.
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