Bibliography Category: Disaster Preparation and Response

Brunelle, Gregory T. “Achieving Shared Situational Awareness During Steady-State Operations in New York State: A Model for Success.” Master’s Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Mar/10Mar_Brunelle.pdf (accessed 19 July 2011). This thesis considers how authorities in New York State can improve their situational awareness and information sharing capabilities. It seeks to provide an understanding […]

Birkland, Thomas A. Lessons of Disaster: Policy Change after Catastrophic Events. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2003. This book takes a critical look at the assumption that “lessons” are “learned” after natural or man-made disasters. To determine when and how a catastrophic event serves as a catalyst for true policy change, the author examines four […]

“Before Disaster Strikes: Imperatives for Enhancing Defense Support of Civil Authorities.” Advisory Panel on Department of Defense Capabilities for Support of Civil Authorities After Certain Incidents. 2010. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/nsrd/DoD-CBRNE-Panel/Report-Advisory-Panel.pdf (accessed 19 July 2011). From included summary: This section summarizes the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Department of Defense Capabilities for Support of Civil […]

Allende, Victor and Jorge Anaya. “Collaboration in Humanitarian Logistics: Comparative Analysis of Disaster Response in Chile and Haiti 2010.” MBA Professional Report, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/MBAPR/2010/Dec/10Dec_Allende_MBA.pdf (accessed 8 August 2011). This project seeks to examine the relationships that develop between various agencies, NGOs, and other entities in the direct aftermath of a […]

2012. Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management. InterAgency Journal Vol. 3, no. 1 (February): 49. http://thesimonscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IAJ-3-1-pg49.pdf (accessed 22 February 2012). A section from the InterAgency Journal regarding the publishing of the Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Intended to promote a community-centric approach to emergency preparedness and response, […]