Emergency Management and Disaster Response Utilizing Public-Private Partnerships

Author: Marvine Paula Hamner   S. Shane Stovall   Doaa M. Taha   Salah C. Brahimi  

Publisher: IGI Global‎

Publication year: 2015

E-ISBN: 9781466681606

Subject: X4 Disasters and Prevention

Language: ENG

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In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and terrorist attacks, it is evident that emergency response plans are crucial to solve problems, overcome challenges, and restore and improve communities affected by such negative events. Although the necessity for quick and efficient aid is understood, researchers and professionals continue to strive for the best practices and methodologies to properly handle such significant events. Emergency Management and Disaster Response Utilizing Public-Private Partnership s bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical components of crisis management and response. By discussing and presenting research on the benefits and challenges of such partnerships, this publication is an essential resource for academicians, practitioners, and researchers interested in understanding the complexities of crisis management and relief through public and private partnerships.

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