What Emergency Management Officials Should Know To Enhance Mitigation and Effective Disaster Response

A review of the relevant literature is combined with case study examples which outline the problems often encountered by emergency managers engaged in mitigation and response activities. Special attention is given to the impact of the media and behavioural response expectations. Practical suggestions are outlined which are designed to enhance mitigation and effective disaster response.

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