Case Studies in Disaster Response: Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series

Case Studies in Disaster Response, the latest release in the Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series, focuses on the emergency response to a disaster, coordination, and challenges. It also explores the needs generated by emergent threats, technologies, and groups that set the stage for innovation and adaption.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The latest addition to the Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series, titled Case Studies in Disaster Response, delves into the critical roles played during emergency responses to disasters. It explores the coordination of these roles, as well as the typical challenges and issues that arise. The cases presented address both the needs generated by hazards and the response efforts themselves. Additionally, the book examines the needs arising from emergent threats such as the Ebola crisis, emergent technologies like social media, and emergent groups like social innovation teams, which serve as catalysts for innovation and adaptation.

The book is organized into five chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of disaster response. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the emergency response framework, including the phases of response, the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, and the importance of communication and coordination. Chapter 2 explores the coordination of emergency response functions, including the use of incident management systems, coordination bodies, and interagency cooperation. Chapter 3 examines the challenges and issues that arise during emergency response, such as resource scarcity, communication breakdowns, and decision-making under pressure. Chapter 4 showcases case studies of disaster responses from different regions and contexts, including natural disasters, human-made disasters, and pandemics. Chapter 5 concludes by discussing the lessons learned from the case studies and the implications for disaster response and adaptation.

Case Studies in Disaster Response is a valuable resource for disaster managers, policymakers, researchers, and students interested in understanding the complexities of disaster response and the role of innovation and adaptation in mitigating the impacts of disasters. The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the key functions performed in emergency response, the challenges and issues faced by responders, and the opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Weight: 676g
Dimension: 191 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128095263