Disaster Management

Conquer the Emergency Management Exam: Your Concise Guide to Disaster Preparedness and Response is a comprehensive resource designed to prepare aspiring emergency managers for the challenges of both the exam and real-world disaster scenarios. This guide focuses on delivering essential knowledge in a concise and accessible format, covering critical topics such as the Incident Command System, FEMA’s role, hazard assessments, and disaster response strategies. The book emphasizes practical insights, helping readers understand not only the theory but also the application of emergency ...

The world is anything but serene and still. We are all vulnerable to natural threats, both internal and external. Meteor showers, asteroids are only a few of the factors likely to pose threats to the world from space. As for the seemingly solid earth, the planet's interior has an inner core of molten elements. It surely would not be an exaggeration to call this part of the earth, which remains invisible to our eyes, "a flaming core". There also exists an atmosphere surrounding the earth, which is a "shield" against external threats. Yet, no part of the earth is immune against the effects of...

A Paradise Built in Hell is an investigation of the moments of altruism, resourcefulness, and generosity that arise amid disaster's grief and disruption and considers their implications for everyday life. It points to a new vision of what society could become - one that is less authoritarian and fearful, more collaborative and local.

A comprehensive catalog of the most devastating and deadly events-natural or man-made-in human history. If you follow the news it can seem like injury, sickness, and death are now constant, inescapable occurrences that threaten us every second of every day. But such catastrophic events - as terrible and frightening as they are - have been happening for as long as mankind has walked the Earth.... and even before. From ancient volcanoes and floods to epidemics of cholera and smallpox to Hitler's mass killings in the 20th century, humanity's continued existence has always seemed perilous.

What do elite members of the military, first responders in the disaster zone, and high-performing leaders in fast-paced, high-pressure, modern day organizations have in common? The ability to have clarity of mind and purpose when surrounded by chaos. To operate at peak performance under risk. To be able to see clearly when others are blinded by fear, and act when others are paralyzed. To craft plans even with incomplete information, then execute those plans decisively...

The dust storms that terrorized the High Plains in the darkest years of the Depression were like nothing ever seen before or since. Following a dozen families and their communities through the rise and fall of the region, Timothy Egan tells of their desperate attempts to carry on through blinding black dust blizzards, crop failure, and the death of loved ones. Brilliantly capturing the terrifying drama of catastrophe, he does equal justice to the human characters who become his heroes.

Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness. Jeff Schlegelmilch identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, infrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. Drawing on the latest research from leading experts, he provides an accessible overview of the causes and potential effects of these looming megadisasters.

Crisis-Proof: Building an Invincible Organization with ISO 22301 How Smart Companies Turn Disruption into Competitive Advantage Through Business Continuity Mastery In a world where businesses face constant challenges and unpredictable disruptions, it’s no longer enough to simply react to problems. Crisis-Proof: Building an Invincible Organization with ISO 22301 is your practical guide to preparing your business for anything that comes your way. By leveraging ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management, this book shows you how to protect your operations, ensure...

Green Berets are "Masters of Chaos." What makes us elite is our planning. We prepare not only for the mission but for all the things that could go wrong. We worst-case scenarios in order to prevent them from happening, and being prepared if, despite our best efforts, they do occur. It is a unique mindset that is the hallmark of the Quiet Professionals. This book is about past disasters and how to avoid them in the future, mitigate their effects and learn from them. As you will see studying significant events, they didn’t just happen, and the people and organizations involved weren’t ...

A crisis can strike at any time. Is your organization ready to deal with it? Are you ready to lead your organization through those chaotic times.  In The Crisis Leader, the author, Gisli Olafsson brings decades of experiences in leading teams through some of the most difficult natural disasters of recent times and shares the lessons learnt with the reader. The Crisis Leader provides the reader with insight into how to better prepare yourself for dealing with crisis, how to prepare your team, how to make decisions under pressure, dealing with stress, how to focus on team morale, and focus...

In Design Any Disaster, certified emergency manager and master business continuity practitioner Patrick Hardy reveals the secrets of disaster preparedness that helped him build the largest and most successful small business and family disaster planning company in the world. He explains why: You should never, ever "remain calm" during a disaster, 99% of all disaster plans are a complete waste of time, and fancy disaster equipment and supplies actually leave you less prepared.

The 72-Hour Rule: Surviving the First Three Days of Business Disruption A Tactical ISO 22301 Playbook for Crisis Management, Fast Recovery, and Business Continuity Under Pressure In a world where business disruptions can strike without warning, the first 72 hours are critical. The 72-Hour Rule: Surviving the First Three Days of Business Disruption is your essential playbook for managing crises and recovering fast using ISO 22301, the global standard for business continuity. This tactical guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to navigate the chaos in the first three days of disruption ...

Are you ready for the leadership moment? Learn valuable lessons from the stories of Merck's Roy Vagelos, who commits millions of dollars to develop a drug needed only by people who can't afford it; Eugene Kranz, who struggles to bring the Apollo 13 astronauts home after an explosion rips through their spacecraft; Arlene Blum, who organizes the first women's ascent of one of the world's most dangerous mountains; Nancy Barry, who leads Women's World Banking in the fight against Third World poverty; and more.

Will Your Business Beat the Odd and Survive a Catastrophe? The Insurance Institute for Home & Business Safety, funded by insurance companies, states that slightly over 50% of businesses will not be able to reopen or close within three years, from an INSURED catastrophe. Will you be able to rebuild after a fire? Survive? What are the odds you will thrive afterward or will you just limp along? Add to this the growing number of natural disasters where FEMA reports that nearly half of businesses never reopen after a disaster, and the U.S. Small Business Administration warns that over 90% fail ...

In Station Blackout, Chuck Casto, the foremost authority on responding to nuclear disasters, shares his first-hand account of how he led the collaborative team of Japanese and American experts that faced the challenges of Fukushima. A lifetime of working in the nuclear industry prepared him to manage an extreme crisis, lessons that apply to any crisis situation.

Immerse yourself in a gripping new eBook, "Rising from the Dead." This thrilling read takes the world's most popular apocalypse trope - the zombie outbreak - and builds a captivating narrative around survival, resilience, and the reestablishment of socities in a world after the dust has settled. Has the end truly come when the dead start walking? "Understanding the Post-Zombie World," the first chapter, introduces you to the stark new reality and the immediate fallout of this zombie apocalypse. In the subsequent chapters like "The Art of Rebuilding Societies" and "Formulating New Systems of...

Uncover the hidden influence of FEMA and how its powers extend far beyond disaster relief! This book reveals how FEMA has quietly expanded its authority under the guise of managing crises, often in plain sight yet unnoticed by the public. This book explores FEMA's evolution, from its inception in 1979 through pivotal moments like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, to how its powers impact your daily life. Learn the truth about FEMA’s authority under the Stafford Act and executive orders, giving it the power to enforce evacuations, seize property, and suspend civil liberties during ...

This book provides a step-by-step process to achieve the project’s objectives successfully. Whether you are new to recovering troubled projects or have done this before, this book will help you discover new techniques to augment your skills.

Crisis leaders never feel completely prepared. From your first response to your hundredth, you feel the same nerves, the same anticipation, and the same desire to serve with each crisis you encounter. But when disaster strikes, you’re there to make a difference—and you’ll need to rely on more than just your good intentions. ***Winner of the 2023 Goodby Business Book Award for Leadership-Team Building***In Promote the Dog Sitter, former FEMA responder and NATO advisor Ed Conley shares ten proven principles for acting decisively and leading dynamically throughout any disaster. Drawing ...

CAN YOU SURVIVE THESE PR NIGHTMARES? Master Crisis Management Without Risking Your Real Reputation In the high-stakes world of modern business, PR catastrophes don't announce themselves with convenient warning bells. They explode onto your calendar, demanding immediate action and flawless judgment. This groundbreaking interactive guide puts YOU in the executive hot seat during five meticulously crafted crisis scenarios drawn from real-world corporate disasters—from exploding product and devastating data breaches to viral hot mic moments and holiday party scandals. As you navigate each ...