Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers (Eoc)

This book looks at the function and role of Emergency operations centers (EOCs) and their organizations. The new edition contains added chapters on in-crisis communications, communicating with the public and media, and leadership and decision-making during disaster events.

Module 1: Introduction and History of Emergency Management 1. Introduction: Why Is This Book Important to You? What's in It for Me? 2. The Evolution of Federal Emergency Management and Planning Guidance: Chnages since 9/11 and Katrina 3. EOC Operation 4. Disaster and the Law 5. Emergency Management Laws and Mandates: What Drives Emergency Management Planning and Policy Module 2: Facilitation of Effective Emergency Management 6. Developing a Planning Team 7. Assessing Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks within the Community 8. Developing Your Emergency Operations Plan 9. Exercises and AARs in Emergency Management 10. Current Media Environment 11. Successfully Navigating Media for the Emergency Manager 12. EOC Design 13. Stress Management and Mental Health Considerations in Emergency Contexts 14. Effective Leadership in Emergency Management-A Research-Driven Discussion Module 3: Multiagency Coordination 15. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management 16. Role of Interagency Liaison 17. Emergency Management and Public Health Collaboration 18. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) 19. Managing Volunteers 20. Emergency Management Facilitation of Responders' Health and Safety Module 4: Emergency Management Specialized Applications 21. Planning for Terrorism 22. Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks 23. Facility Vulnerability and Security 24. The Future of Emergency Management Appendix 1. Pandemic-Ready EOC Design Considerations Appendix 2. Vulnerability Assessment Appendix 3. A Chief Elected Official's View on Emergency Management Afterword