Hazard mitigation and preparedness : building resilient communities / Anna J. Schwab, Katherine Eschelbach and David J. Brower.

Author/creator Schwab, Anna K.
Other author Brower, David J.
Other author Eschelbac, Katherine.
Format Book
Publication InfoHoboken, NJ : J. Wiley, ©2007.
Descriptionxxxii, 568 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

SeriesWiley pathways
Wiley pathways. ^A782682
Contents Hazards vs. disasters -- Meteorological and hydrological disasters -- Geological hazards -- Man-made hazards -- Hazards management framework -- The role of the federal government -- Mitigation hazards at the state level -- Local government power -- Community resilience and the private sector -- Risk assessment -- Preparedness activities -- Hazard mitigation tools and techniques -- Hazard mitigation planning -- Building a culture of prevention.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [519]-535) and index.
LCCN 2006030761
ISBN0471790192
ISBN9780471790198

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV551.3 .S39 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold