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090 _aHV551.2 .O45 2011
100 1 _aOliver, Clifford
245 1 0 _aCatastrophic disaster planning and response /
_cClifford E. Oliver
260 _aBoca Raton, FL :
_bCRC Press ,
_c2011
300 _axxx, 371 p. :
_bill. ;
_c25 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _a"Because catastrophe study and research is relatively new, there are relatively few resources that will be available in the library and in online search engines. This book fills a gap in emergency management education, namely the issue of events so large and complex that normal disaster preparedness and response strategies, resources and skills are vastly insufficient. It introduces the many political, legal, and programmatic issues that influence how governments plan for and respond to a catastrophe. The text provides a solid understanding of basics catastrophic planning and response, including its historical development, elements, structures, and functions"--Provided by publisher
650 0 _aEmergency management
650 0 _aEmergency management
_zUnited States
650 0 _aPreparedness
650 0 _aDisasters
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