Disaster and Emergency Planning for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Promoting Resilient Infrastructure and Community [Paperback]

Disasters faced by water resource recovery facilities include infrastructure failure, natural disasters, human-induced accidents, and multi-hazard disasters. Written for utility managers, operators, consulting engineers, emergency response planners and professionals, and public officials, this publication helps stakeholders plan for a range of emergencies, respond when disaster strikes, and recover in the wake of the event. It addresses the key elements of emergency planning and highlights the need to build resilient systems. WEFpublishes books and resources that are essential to helping water quality professionals enhance their skills, further their technical knowledge, and advance their careers.Prepare your facility for a range of emergency situationsLearn about the role of resilience in emergency planningFind useful information for managers at utilities of all sizesContains guidance with for both US domestic and international applications