Emergency Response

Based on the findings of a multidisciplinary toxicology research program, this book explores improved methods of implementing countermeasures to biological and chemical terrorism. The authors focus on modeling, simulation, and visualization; environmental protection; personal protection and therapeu..

Examines the question governments everywhere are asking: how to improve health in a cost effective and politically acceptable way...

Examines the question governments everywhere are asking: how to improve health in a cost effective and politically acceptable way...

Since the September 11 attacks, there has been an unparalleled demand for information on bioterrorism. Bioterrorism and Political Violence: Web Resources is an ideal guide for people around the world who are turning to the Internet to find that information. This essential book provides you with comp..

This book presents interdisciplinary and multinational perspectives on emergency management policy, economic development, and various factors affect the recovery process after natural disasters strike urban areas. The central theme of the book is threefold: policy, urbanity, and the interplay of eve..

This book serves as a valuable resource by highlighting the key issues and challenges that need to be addressed with regard to post-disaster housing. It is the first book to feature a collection of case studies of housing issues from various disasters that have occurred globally. Bringing together t..

Filled with tactical direction designed to prevent, contain, manage, and resolve emergencies efficiently and effectively, this volume provides proven methodologies applicable to a host of public and private sector scenarios. Topics include the phases of a critical incident response and stabilizing t..

The Disaster Dictionary identifies terms, acronyms, and related concepts. More than 1,100 entries are derived from many types of disasters and crisis scenarios. Appendix A provides a detailed description of Weapons of Mass Destruction: their classification, characteristics, and response protocols. A..

Emergency Action for Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents..

Proper storage of highly reactive chemical agents, correct choice of protective clothing and safety issues in confined spaces are vital to operating facilities in the chemical, petroleum and manufacturing industries. Emergency Response and Hazardous Chemical Management: Principles and Practices prov..

An essential reference on critical hazardous materials data, First Reponder's Guide to Agricultural Chemical Accidents provides emergency safety and health information for 452 toxic and hazardous products. The book lists products alphabetically and includes the manufacturer, chemical identification,..

Despite the best preparation, the risk of natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, and terrorist attacks cannot be completely eliminated. A carefully prepared response is the best defense. This handbook presents comprehensive guidelines for researchers and practitioners for a coordinated execution..