emergency management

"The government's response to Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history, suffered numerous criticisms. Nearly every assessment pointed to failure, from evaluations of Presiden George W. Bush, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security to the state of Louisiana and the city administration of New Orleans . . . [the authors] deliver a more nuanced examination of the storm's aftermath thatn the ones anchored in public memory, and identify aspects of management that offer more positive examples of leadership thatn bureaucratic and media reports indicated"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines what scientists know about hurricanes, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"We cannot prevent blizzards and ice storms, but we can learn how to minimize their impact on humans. This informative book examines what scientists know about extreme ice and snowfalls, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict winter storms and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"Allows readers to choose their own paths as they navigate through the zombie apocalypse"--Provided by publisher.

Analyzes the threat of an electromagnetic pulse event, arguing that America's defenses are not prepared for a natural or man-made incident that could devastate a country almost entirely dependent on its electrical grid for power and communication.

"[A guide to customizing vehicles for a zombie war zone.] Readers will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to traverse enemy territory with ease, whether by road, water, or even air. With the aid of detailed infographics & illustrations, they'll prepare for travel times of any length, contend with less obvious environmental threats, and become experts in the weapons necessary for defense in zombie warfare"--Provided by publisher.

"The countdown is on. In less than forty eight hours, Earth will be hit by a major solar storm. At first, it is thought to be a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that will severely damage our world's electronic infrastructure. A crisis to be certain, but one that can be survived--until something far more frightening is discovered by NASA's solar observation teams. It is not just a CME. The sun is about to let loose with a solar explosion of such intensity it will result in an ELE, an 'Extinction Level Event.' A final hour might be approaching that could see the near extinction of all life on earth. How will humanity react to such news?"--OCLC.

"Examines what scientists know about tornadoes, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.