E-grāmata: CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events - Planning and Response: Planning and Response [Wiley Online]

Writing for those involved in the safety and security planning of large events who need to incorporate knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) issues and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) considerations into their planning, as well as for experts in CBRN/HAZMAT who may be called in to assist in large event planning, Kaszeta (International Institute for Non-Proliferation Studies, England) presents a guide to planning, preparedness, crisis management and response, and consequence management and recovery. Throughout, he incorporates discussion of the various functional elements of CBRN/HAZMAT planning and response, including policing and security services; firefighting, rescue, and civil protection; the military; medical personnel; scientific and lab support; and others elements such as environmental concerns and the private sector. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Sets forth what to do and what not to do to keep people and property safe

Based on the author's more than two decades of managing core facets of emergency planning and response, this book enables readers to minimize the possibility of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) disaster or a hazardous material (hazmat) incident at public events. Moreover, it sets forth the tools needed to quickly respond to an incident in order to avoid or minimize casualties and damages. With its comprehensive approach, the book equips readers to plan for and manage a multi-disciplinary safety and emergency response team, including police, security, medical, military, and fire and civil protection personnel.

CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events examines all aspects of security planning and emergency response, including:

• General planning and preparedness procedures such as initial considerations, response network development, and training and exercise
• Planning and preparedness for security and emergency response providers, including medical, fire, police, military, and VIP protection personnel
• Incident response, including initial response, detection and identification, and law enforcement

Lastly, the author provides fourteen specific public event scenarios, explaining what to do and what not to do for effective emergency planning and response to CBRN and hazmat incidents. These scenarios also set the foundation for preparedness training and exercises.

Throughout the book, sidebars summarize the author's extensive operational and managerial experience, helping readers focus on the core tested and proven strategies and techniques needed to prevent or mitigate the impact of a CBRN or hazmat incident. With its unique focus on CBRN and hazmats, this book is essential reading for all personnel charged with protecting lives and property at large public events.