{"product_id":"hazard-mitigation-in-emergency-management-hardback-9780124201347","title":"Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management (Hardback) 9780124201347","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHazard Mitigation in Emergency Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduces readers to mitigation, one of the four foundational phases of emergency management, and to the hazard mitigation planning process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTanveer Islam (Author), Jeffrey Ryan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780124201347\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 September 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e458 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 2.8 cm, 1.16 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eHazard Mitigation in Emergency Management introduces readers to mitigation, one of the four foundational phases of emergency management, and to the hazard mitigation planning process.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAuthors Islam and Ryan review the hazard mitigation framework in both private sector and governmental agencies, covering the regulatory and legal frameworks for mitigation, as well as risk assessment processes and strategies, and tools and techniques that can prevent, or lessen, the impact of disasters. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book specifically addresses hazards posed by human activity, including cyber threats and nuclear accidents, as well as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Readers will learn about the framework for the mitigation process, hazard identification, risk assessment, and the tools and techniques available for mitigation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes both GIS and HAZUS, with tutorials on these technologies, as well as case studies of best practices in the United States and around the world. The text is ideal for students, instructors, and practitioners interested in reducing, or eliminating, the effects of disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 1: MITIGATION FRAMEWORK Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Mitigation Rules and Regulations Chapter 3 – The Role of Governments in Hazard MitigationChapter 4 – Mitigation in Private Sector \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 2: RISK ASSESSMENTS Chapter 5 – Hazard Identification - Natural Hazards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 – Hazard Identification - Man-made HazardsChapter 7 – Vulnerability Assessment and Impact AnalysisChapter 8 – Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART 3: MITIGATION STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Chapter 9 – Mitigation Strategies for Natural Hazards Chapter 10 – Mitigation Strategies for Man-made Hazards Chapter 11 – Mitigation Tools Chapter 12 – Mitigation Best Practices and Resources \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue – Tying it All Together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Natural disasters [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Natural disasters\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Natural%20disasters%20%5BRNR%5D%22\"\u003eRNR\u003c\/a\u003e], Public administration [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Public administration\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Public%20administration%20%5BJPP%5D%22\"\u003eJPP\u003c\/a\u003e], Police \u0026amp; security services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Police \u0026amp; security services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Police%20\u0026amp;%20security%20services%20%5BJKSW1%5D%22\"\u003eJKSW1\u003c\/a\u003e], Social impact of disasters [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social impact of disasters\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20impact%20of%20disasters%20%5BJFFC%5D%22\"\u003eJFFC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649420251416,"sku":"9780124201347","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780124201347.jpg?v=1694100876","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/hazard-mitigation-in-emergency-management-hardback-9780124201347","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}