Second Edition
John C. Pine, Ed.D.
Research Professor
Department of Geography and Planning
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
This edition first published 2018
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Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data
Names: Pine, John C., 1946– author.
Title: Technology and emergency management / John C. Pine, Dr. John C. Pine, Professor,
Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University in Boone,
North Carolina.
Other titles: Technology in emergency management.
Description: Second Edition. | Hoboken : Wiley, 2018. | Revised edition of the author’s Technology in
emergency management, c2007. | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Identifiers: LCCN 2017018770 (print) | LCCN 2017034826 (ebook) |
ISBN 9781119234227 (pdf) | ISBN 9781119235521 (epub) | ISBN 9781119234081 (paperback)
Subjects: LCSH: Emergency management–Technological innovations. | Emergency management–Data
processing. | Information storage and retrieval systems–Emergency management. |
Emergency communication systems.
Classification: LCC HV551.2 (ebook) | LCC HV551.2 .P56 2017 (print) | DDC 363.34028/4–dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017018770
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The Emergency Management Institute within the Federal Emergency Management Agency initiated the development of this publication in support of disaster science and emergency management academic programs in higher education institutions. Individuals working in disaster and emergency agencies wanted a better understanding of technology tools and their application to emergency management. Universities and colleges had developed a broad curriculum that was intended to prepare individuals for a career in emergency management in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. The scope of this book was developed in collaboration with representatives from disaster planning, response and recovery agencies, and the staff of the Emergency Management Institute.
The first edition of Technology in Emergency Management in 2007 provided an introduction to a rapidly developing set of resources for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Much has changed since that time and this second edition provides a solid base for the many technologies that have become a critical part of emergency management within many organizations. This second edition not only clarifies the current state of the use of technology in emergency management but also provides a foundation for understanding the many emerging technologies that will be used by agencies in the future.
The book is organized to introduce the role of technology in emergency management and provide a context for addressing specific technologies and their use by agencies in emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The tools and resources examined in this book have been applied throughout the world as public, private, and nonprofit organizations attempt to deal with ever changing hazards and disaster impacts. It is hoped that by clarifying what technologies are being applied to the threats and impacts of disasters we can ensure that our citizens, businesses, and infrastructure are protected.
Technology and Emergency Management includes 11 chapters and is approximately 300 pages in length. The book includes many photographs and graphics and data tables. Each of the chapters clarifies the learning outcomes and intended outcomes along with goals and outcomes for the reader. Case studies are used throughout each chapter to demonstrate how various technologies were used in dealing with hazards and disasters. Terms are clearly defined and questions are posed throughout the book to focus on the application of technology in various situations. Today, there has been extensive research on the nature and use of technologies in disasters. An extensive reference list is included with each chapter to clarify the source for many of the concepts introduced in the text and to support further reading.
John C. Pine was Director of the Research Institute for Environment, Energy & Economics (RIEEE) and is Research Professor, Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. He joined the Appalachian faculty in 2009 after serving 30 years at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he directed a graduate and undergraduate Disaster Science and Management Program. He also served as a Professor in the Department of Geography and Anthropology and the Department of Environmental Sciences conducting research on disasters and emergency management. His research and publications focus on emergency preparedness and operations, risk assessment, and disaster recovery. He has worked with many federal, state, and local entities to identify tools and strategies to enhance community preparedness and ensure the resilience of communities impacted by disasters. His recent publications include Hazards Analysis: Reducing the Impact of Disasters from Taylor Francis Publishers in 2014, which utilizes many of the technologies addressed in this text. He serves on the board of directors for the New River Conservancy, a multistate conservation agency. His publications have been included in The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management, Disasters, Journal of Race and Society, International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, Oceanography, Journal of Emergency Management, Natural Disaster Review, Journal of Environmental Health, and the Journal of Hazardous Materials. He received his Doctorate in Higher Education Administration and Public Administration from the University of Georgia, Athens, in 1979.
Office Address: 124 North Forrest Ave. Lookout Mountain, TN 37350, USA
E‐Mail: pinejc@appstate.edu, Phone: (828) 262–2764 (Office)
Web Site: http://www.rieee.appstate.edu
Dr. Andrew Curtis
Department of Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
Dr. Jacqueline W. Curtis
Department of Geography, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
Josh Kastrinsky
Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Dr. John J. Kiefer
Department of Political Science, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA
Dr. Burke McDade
Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
Dr. Jessica Mitchell
Department of Geography and Planning, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
Dr. Cindy Norris
Department of Computer Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA
Dr. John J. Walsh Jr.
Program in Disaster Research and Training, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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