Disaster response (Más de 2600 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development. How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions. The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs.…

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Paperback. Condición: Fair. Hurricane Katrina is the latest in a series of major disasters that were not well managed, but it is not likely to be the last. Category 4 and category 5 hurricanes will, according to most predictions, become both more frequent and more intense in the future due to global warming and/or natural weather cycles. In addition, it is often said that another terrorist attack on the United States is inevitable; that it is a question of when, not whether. Add to that the scare over a possible avian flu pandemic. As a result, the United States should expect that disaster response?to natural and other types of disasters?will continue to be of vital concern to the American public and the policymakers and officials who deal with disaster response and relief, including the military. The U.S. disaster relief program reflects a basic division of responsibility between federal, state, and local governments that has generally stood the test of time. At the federal level, a single agency, FEMA?now under the Department of Homeland Security?has been charged with the responsibility for coordinating the activities of the various federal agencies that have a role in disaster relief. A successful disaster response requires three things: timely and effective coordination between state and federal governments; effective coordination among the federal agencies; and effective coordination between and among state and local government agencies. Miskel examines the effects that operational failures after Hurricanes Agnes, Hugo, Andrew, and Katrina have had on the organizational design and operating principles of the disaster response system program. He also discusses the impact of 9/11 and the evolving role of the military, and he identifies reforms that should be implemented to improve the nation's ability to respond in the future.…

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Condición: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: National Academies Press Pub Date: 2/4/2013 Binding: Paperback Pages: 92 First edition.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Inspired by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, this guide gives guidance on everyday pet emergencies as well as preparing for and responding to disaster situations. It reveals the veterinary wisdom and instructs on the 10 most common pet emergencies, including bite wounds, bleeding, heatstroke, and choking. …

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Join rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs.

Condición: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Not only does book present a foundation in disaster recovery principles and planning, but it also emphasizes the importance of incident response minimizing prolonged downtime that can potentially lead to irreparable loss.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The aggressive, armed militia member in front of you wants fifty dollars to let you deliver your medicine to a war-zone clinic which is running desperately low on stock. How would you respond? Responding to disasters - whether natural or man-made - can be incredibly challenging. With more and more people on the frontline of humanitarian response, how can they - and the organisations that send them - be sure that they are making good decisions? This practical handbook, full of interactive stories, develops the reader's skill in making effective decisions when it really counts. Decision Making in Disaster Response's field-tested strategies are based on the author's fifteen years of experience at the frontline of humanitarian response in Iraq, Jordan, South Sudan, the Balkans, the Philippines and more. Its practical training sections are developed from real life scenarios faced by the author and his colleagues. The supporting theory behind the decision-making process has been tried and tested in situations of high stakes and great pressure. The results are engaging, memorable and readily-applicable strategies for new and experienced relief workers alike.…

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Hardback. Condición: Fair. Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development. How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions. The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Second Printing. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.