| After the Flood: Exploring Operational Resilience Contributor(s): Hay, A. H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 146028030X ISBN-13: 9781460280300 Publisher: FriesenPress OUR PRICE: $25.17 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief - Technology & Engineering | Operations Research - Technology & Engineering | Emergency Management |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 234 pages |
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| Publisher Description: When disaster strikes, the amount of planning done ahead of time will dictate how quickly a system can recover and return to normal. Even the largest and most complex organizations can experience upset and disruption, whether by flood, fire, power failure, earthquake, or anything else that life can throw at us. Resiliency, like any other performance measure, can be designed into businesses, institutions, communities, cities, and even countries. This is a book about implementing that planning before it's too late, and about learning to pick up and get going after a fall. Join Marianne as she explores the world of modern infrastructure technology within the context of a job with real threats, exciting opportunities, and throbbing headaches. With her, we learn what resilience means to a city or company, how to assess hazards and plan for continuity, and how effective system design can reduce the impact of disasters. From the basic concepts and terms to how they fit into real systems, After the Flood is a clear and engaging introduction to resilience planning for students, industry practitioners, or anyone interested in infrastructure, business continuity, and emergency and risk management.... |
Contributor Bio(s): Hay, A. H.: - A.H. Hay is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, where he researches and teaches in infrastructure and operational resilience planning. He is also a member of the Register of Security Engineers & Specialists, director of the Rethink Sustainability Initiative, and a principal at Southern Harbour, an infrastructure risk, resilience, and protection planning consultancy firm. He is the author of Operational Survival: Putting Resilience at the Core of Infrastructure Planning published by the Explora Foundation, and several prize-winning academic papers. He lives with his wife and three children in Toronto, where he enjoys exploring the city's vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene.... |