Disaster preparedness / David A. McEntire.

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McEntire, David A

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TextLanguage: English Series: IQ report ; Vol. 35, No. 11, November 2003.Publication details: Washington, DC : ICMA, 2003.Description: 19 p. ; 30 cmDDC classification:

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Contents:

Why prepare? -- The preparedness process -- Implementing a preparedness program -- Planning for continuity of information technology services -- Appendix A: Internet resources -- Appendix B: Recommended readings.

Review: This IQ Report discusses disaster preparedness as a function of local government. Includes guidance on risk assessments, emergency operations planning, first responder training, disaster exercises, public education and other steps to be taken in anticipation of potential disasters; includes separate section on continuity for information technology services. Also, identifies tasks that emergency managers need to perform, provides checklists for planning, provides local government examples, and lists resources to facilitate disaster preparedness.

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A downloadable version of this report is available at bookstore.icma.org, item no. E-43068.

Includes bibliographical references (p.18-19).

This IQ Report discusses disaster preparedness as a function of local government. Includes guidance on risk assessments, emergency operations planning, first responder training, disaster exercises, public education and other steps to be taken in anticipation of potential disasters; includes separate section on continuity for information technology services. Also, identifies tasks that emergency managers need to perform, provides checklists for planning, provides local government examples, and lists resources to facilitate disaster preparedness.

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