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Understand the fundamental framework required to manage large-scale emergencies with Catastrophic Disasters in America: Preparedness, Response and Recovery System. This text explores the three essential elements needed to navigate major crises: leadership, capabilities, and accountability. Effective disaster management relies on clearly defined legal authorities and roles. This book examines how lines of authority at all levels of government must be communicated to allow for rapid decision making during critical moments. By focusing on the integration of national efforts, the content explains how to define what needs to be done and who is responsible for each action. Readers will gain insight into developing the necessary capabilities for catastrophic events through a structured national approach. This resource is designed to help professionals understand the systems required to move from initial response to long-term recovery efforts effectively.

Key Features

Explores the three core pillars of disaster management: leadership, capabilities, and accountability.

Examines the importance of clearly defined legal authorities and roles at all levels of government.

Provides insight into how effective communication facilitates rapid decision making during emergencies.

Discusses the development of national capabilities to integrate response and recovery efforts.

Analyzes the systems required to define specific actions and responsibilities during a crisis.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 February 2008
Listed Since
05 November 2007

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