Catastrophic disaster planning and response

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO CATASTROPHIC PLANNING AND RESPONSE The Definition and History of Catastrophes Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Definition of Catastrophe Continuum of Magnitude Brief Examples of Historical Catastrophes Potential Catastrophe Effects on US Emergency Management Culture and Definitions of Catastrophe The Big Picture Discussion Questions References How Catastrophes Differ from Disasters Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Overview Introduction to Catastrophe Response Planning Past and Future Catastrophes: Their Etiologies and Challenges Potential Future Catastrophes Factors Common in Catastrophes Discussion Questions References SECTION II: ETHICAL, POLITICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES Ethics Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases An Introduction to Catastrophic Ethics Defining Ethics Ethical Duties Related to Professional Roles The Moral Community: How It Is Defined in Terms of Catastrophic Response and Readiness Competing Ethical Theories and Frameworks Utilitarian Catastrophic Response Deontological Perspectives: Duties and Principles to Govern Catastrophic Planning and Response Environmental Ethics Virtue Ethics and Catastrophic Response Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Ethical Dilemmas Discussion Questions References Political and Legal Issues Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Overview FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide The National Incident Management System (NIMS) The National Response Framework (NRF) Principles of Federalism and Exceptions to Federalism Intergovernmental Collaboration: A Cornerstone of Effective Catastrophic Planning and Response Federal Government Plans for Catastrophe Readiness and Response Ensuring Enduring Federal and State Constitutional Governments Local Government Comprehensive Emergency Response Plans The Political Structure of the US Emergency Management System Use of National Guard or Other Military Forces in Catastrophe Response Potential Federal System Breakdowns in Hypothetical Future Catastrophic Events State Government Legal Powers during a Catastrophe State Legal Protection Laws for Volunteers Political Implications of Catastrophes at Various Governmental and Political Levels Legal Issues Involving Governmental Powers for Catastrophe Response and Reconstruction Political and Legal Change That Can Result from Catastrophes Challenges of Interjurisdictional Partnerships Discussion Questions Further Readings References SECTION III: OPERATIONAL ISSUES Logistics Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Overview The Concept of Convergence Logistics in Disasters Compared to Catastrophes Challenges to Critical Resource Provision Social and Cultural Context Discussion Questions References Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR) Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Introduction Overview of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR) CI/KR Protection Effects of a Catastrophe on Infrastructure Critical Infrastructure Needs of Responders Prioritization of Restoration of Critical Infrastructure Discussion Questions Further Readings Mass Care: Public Health Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Introduction Role of Public Health Basic Vocabulary Infectious Disease Vocabulary Disease Control Mechanisms Catastrophes and Public Health Public Health Priorities Infrastructure and Support Needed for Public Health Role of Surge Capacity Planning in Catastrophes Emergency Management: Public Health Collaboration in Catastrophes Discussion Questions References Mass Evacuation and Relocation Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Introduction Defining Mass Relocation Complexity and Causation Understanding Mass Relocation Historic Perspective of Catastrophes and Mass Relocation Global Climate Changes and Mass Relocation Defining the Displaced Human Rights Dimensions of Mass Relocation Mass Relocation and the Legal Status of the Displaced Identifying the Potentially Displaced Mass Relocation as Mitigation Social Vulnerability Demographic Movement Continua of Displacement Displacement and Loss Involuntary Displacement and Recovery Resettlement Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction Model Responsible Agencies in Mass Relocation Resettlement Action Plan The Near Future Discussion Questions References SECTION IV: PLANNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS: RESPONSE, RECOVERY, AND RECONSTRUCTION Response Planning Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Risk Management System for Catastrophe Response Importance of Flexibility in Catastrophe Response Strategic Thinking with Regard to Catastrophe Response US Catastrophic Response Assistance Framework Planning Needs for Management of Voluntary Responders Methods of Integrating International Responders into the Response Effort Systemic Differences between Disasters and Catastrophes Integration Strategies Planning Issues Related to Managing of Mass Casualties Planning Issues Related to Managing Mass Fatalities Myths About Planning for Catastrophes Discussion Questions References Recovery and Reconstruction Planning Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Overview Issues Faced Following a Catastrophe Defining Catastrophe Recovery Elements of Recovery Catastrophic Recovery Process Stakeholders and Their Roles in Recovery US Disaster/Catastrophic Recovery Assistance Framework FEMA's Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program Rules and Understanding of Local Needs Timing of Catastrophic Assistance Horizontal and Vertical Integration Catastrophe Recovery Planning Catastrophic Recovery Plan Discussion Questions References SECTION V: ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL CATASTROPHE MANAGEMENT Essential Leadership Skills for Successful Catastrophe Management Learning Objectives Key Terms and Phrases Overview Introduction The Need for Skilled Crisis Leaders Defining/Measuring Crises Organizational Crisis Scenarios Defining Leadership Leadership's Role in a Crisis Preparing for Crisis Leading during a Crisis Recovery and Rebuilding What Leaders Can Do to Take Care of Themselves during a Crisis Discussion Questions References EPILOGUE INDEX