Transportation Disaster Response Handbook presents information and strategies for dealing with all types of disasters and looks at the unique aspects of transportation-related incidents. It outlines how to prepare for emergencies, what to expect during a disaster, how individuals within the emergency agencies should respond, and how these agencies can quickly mobilize to minimize damage and provide assistance to victims. This practical handbook shows you how to: · Design a disaster preparedness plan · Assess and clarify incidents as soon as they occur · Anticipate and handle issues for each type of disaster · Assist victims and provide aid to emergency personnel · Coordinate with emergency units and aid groups · Search for and recover physical evidence · Deal with the media · Plan business recovery · And much more! The authors use examples of real disasters to illustrate key points and show how to effectively implement strategies before, during, and after a disaster. The Handbook will be an essential resource for police, fire fighters, medical professionals, government and military groups, transportation officials, emergency response planners, aid groups, forensic investigators, and security and business managers. Design a disaster preparedness plan Assess and clarify incidents as soon as they occur Anticipate and handle issues for each type of disaster Assist victims and provide aid to emergency personnel Coordinate with emergency units and aid groups Search for and recover physical evidence Deal with the media Plan business recovery And much more!

Transportation Disaster Response Handbook

Politics & Social Sciences

Levinson, Jay

Granot, Hayim

Social Sciences

Academic Press

The True Golden Hour offers a unique understanding of the latest findings on population reaction to natural or man-made disasters all over the world; and in particular enhanced by Israeli extensive experience. This updated edition of the book shows that, contrary to popular belief, people can deal with pressures derived from the most difficult emergency situations such as floods, fires, earthquakes, and more. Professor Hayim Granot, a leading Israeli authority with recognized international standing in this area, has extensive background in civil defense practice. In The True Golden Hour, he combines comprehensive knowledge of worldwide research on human behavior under extreme circumstances with his own practical experience during the Gulf War.

The True Golden Hour: How People Respond in Emergencies: Individual & Society in Emergencies

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