Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Disasters

What Is a Catastrophe, and Why Is This Important? Rick Bissell Understanding Catastrophes: A Discussion of Causation, Impacts, Policy Approaches, and Organizational Structures David A. McEntire Ethics in Catastrophe Readiness and Response Anna K. Schwab and Timothy Beatley Political and Legal Issues John C. Pine Economics of Catastrophes and Disasters Kevin M. Simmons Logistics and the Management of Critical Supplies Following Catastrophes Jose Holguin-Veras, Tricia Wachtendorf, Miguel Jaller, and Theresa Jefferson Overview of Critical Infrastructure in Catastrophes Matthew J. Levy and Rick Bissell Public Health Role in Catastrophes Rick Bissell and Thomas Kirsch Catastrophes, Mass Displacement, and Population Resettlement Anthony Oliver-Smith Emergent Organizations and Networks in Catastrophic Environments Tricia Wachtendorf Methods of Planning and Response Coordination Jasmin R. Ruback, A. Scott Wells, and Brian J. Maguire Catastrophic Disaster Recovery: An Institutional Network Perspective Gavin Smith Pandemic Scenario Rick Bissell and Thomas Kirsch Training and Exercises for Catastrophes Myra M. Socher Catastrophes in Haiti and Japan Thomas Kirsch, Nobuaki Kiriu, and Rick Bissell Summary and Call to Action Rick Bissell and Jasmin R. Ruback Index