CBRN and Hazmat Incidents at Major Public Events : Planning and Response

**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. Content: Chapter 1 The Threat Environment (pages 7–28): Chapter 2 Differing Perspectives and Philosophies on CBRN/HAZMAT Planning and Response (pages 29–43): Chapter 3 CBRN in Context: Interagency Planning and Cooperation (pages 49–68): Chapter 4 General Planning Considerations at an Early Stage (pages 69–82): Chapter 5 Building Capability and Capacity (pages 83–99): Chapter 6 Equipment Procurement (pages 101–115): Chapter 7 Dealing with Event Venues (pages 117–134): Chapter 8 Medical Preparedness (pages 139–153): Chapter 9 Police, Law Enforcement, Intelligence, and Security Preparedness (pages 155–166): Chapter 10 Preparedness for the Fire and HAZMAT Sector (pages 167–177): Chapter 11 The Military: Preparing for Military Support to Civil Authorities (pages 179–188): Chapter 12 Preparedness for Everybody Else (pages 189–202): Chapter 13 Initial Assessment and Response (pages 207–224): Chapter 14 Detection, Measurement, and Identification of Hazards (pages 225–249): Chapter 15 Medical Response (pages 251–262): Chapter 16 Decontamination (pages 263–279): Chapter 17 Law Enforcement and Security Response (pages 281–295): Chapter 18 Consequence Management and Other Related Measures (pages 297–305): 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)