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This LibGuide provides students in EME 215 with resources to assist with research and to help support assignments. For more information on the Emergency Management program at Saint Leo and additional resources, please visit the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management LibGuide.
- EME 215 Hazard Identification, Vulnerability Analysis, and MitigationA copy of the syllabus for EME 215: Hazard Identification, Vulnerability Analysis, and Mitigation.
Assignment Support Links
- APA Citation GuideThis guide provides you with APA citation formatting guides for commonly-cited sources, as well as guides to using the citation formatting tool Zotero.
- APA Writing ResourcesAssignments for this course will be formatted in APA. This page contains a paper formatting guide, as well as links and resources with more information on citing sources and formatting your paper. You can also use this page to schedule a session with our Writing and Research Support Faculty.
- Citing Saint Leo University Core ValuesIncludes guidelines for citing university Core Values in APA, MLA, and ASA format.
- FEMA - Building Community Resilience by Integrating Hazard Mitigation - Planning for Post-Disaster RedevelopmentOutlines purpose of and elements of a post-disaster redevelopment or recovery plan. Helpful for Module 8 assignment.
- FEMA - Emergency Management in the United StatesDiscusses the process of emergency management as well as the Emergency Management cycle. Helpful for Module 2 assignment.
- Saint Leo University - Core ValuesDiscusses all Core Values, details the value of EXCELLENCE, which must be integrated into your final research paper.
Databases
- APA PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts for psychology articles and research; the search interface is currently provided by EBSCO. It has very little full text, but is considered to be one of the most valuable research tools for psychology majors and researchers. - EBSCO Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new windowCriminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text™ contains more than 400,000 records selected from the most important sources within the discipline. Subject areas covered include: criminology; criminal justice; criminal law and procedure; corrections and prisons; police and policing; criminal investigation; forensic sciences and investigation; history of crime; substance abuse and addiction; probation and parole.
- EBSCO PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowPsycINFO provides unmatched coverage of behavioral science and mental health fields, containing over 3.5 million citations and summaries dating as far back as the 1600s, with one of the highest DOI matching rates in the publishing industry. Journal coverage, which spans from 1800s to present, includes international material selected from around 2,500 periodicals in dozens of languages
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Information on legal, corporate, and government subjects through newspapers, journals and magazines. - ProQuest One This link opens in a new windowAcademic multi-disciplinary databases that contain full-text, scholarly articles for research in: the arts, business, current events/news, health and medicine, history, literature and languages, science and technology, and the social sciences.
- Science Direct This link opens in a new window
An information source for scientific, technical, and medical research. Search for peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters (including open access content)
Recommended eBooks
Lees' Process Safety Essentials by
Lees' Process Safety Essentials is a single-volume digest presenting the critical, practical content from Lees' Loss Prevention for day-to-day use and reference. It is portable, authoritative, affordable, and accessible -- ideal for those on the move, students, and individuals without access to the full three volumes of Lees'. This book provides a convenient summary of the main content of Lees', primarily drawn from the hazard identification, assessment, and control content of volumes one and two. Users can access Essentials for day-to-day reference on topics including plant location and layout; human factors and human err∨ fire, explosion and toxic release; engineering for sustainable development; and much more. This handy volume is a valuable reference, both for students or early-career professionals who may not need the full scope of Lees', and for more experienced professionals needing quick, convenient access to information. Boils down the essence of Lees'--the process safety encyclopedia trusted worldwide for over 30 years Provides safety professionals with the core information they need to understand the most common safety and loss prevention challenges Covers the latest standards and presents information, including recent incidents such as Texas City and Buncefield
Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries by
Safety in the process industries is critical for those who work with chemicals and hazardous substances or processes. The field of loss prevention is, and continues to be, of supreme importance to countless companies, municipalities and governments around the world, and Lees' is a detailed reference to defending against hazards. Recognized as the standard work for chemical and process engineering safety professionals, it provides the most complete collection of information on the theory, practice, design elements, equipment, regulations and laws covering the field of process safety. An entire library of alternative books (and cross-referencing systems) would be needed to replace or improve upon it, but everything of importance to safety professionals, engineers and managers can be found in this all-encompassing three volume reference instead. The process safety encyclopedia, trusted worldwide for over 30 years Now available in print and online, to aid searchability and portability Over 3,600 print pages cover the full scope of process safety and loss prevention, compiling theory, practice, standards, legislation, case studies and lessons learned in one resource as opposed to multiple sources
Natural Hazard Uncertainty Assessmen by
Uncertainties are pervasive in natural hazards, and it is crucial to develop robust and meaningful approaches to characterize and communicate uncertainties to inform modeling efforts. In this monograph we provide a broad, cross-disciplinary overview of issues relating to uncertainties faced in natural hazard and risk assessment. We introduce some basic tenets of uncertainty analysis, discuss issues related to communication and decision support, and offer numerous examples of analyses and modeling approaches that vary by context and scope. Contributors include scientists from across the full breath of the natural hazard scientific community, from those in real-time analysis of natural hazards to those in the research community from academia and government. Key themes and highlights include: Substantial breadth and depth of analysis in terms of the types of natural hazards addressed, the disciplinary perspectives represented, and the number of studies included Targeted, application-centered analyses with a focus on development and use of modeling techniques to address various sources of uncertainty Emphasis on the impacts of climate change on natural hazard processes and outcomes Recommendations for cross-disciplinary and science transfer across natural hazard sciences This volume will be an excellent resource for those interested in the current work on uncertainty classification/quantification and will document common and emergent research themes to allow all to learn from each other and build a more connected but still diverse and ever growing community of scientists. Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/reducing-uncertainty-in-hazard-prediction
Suggested Videos
- Hazard Identification and Risk Control : Workplace Health and Safety"A successful hazard management program involves hazard identification, assessment of the risks, and the implementation of control measures. Learning outcomes from this hazard identification and risk control program include: Definition of a hazard and examples of hazards in the workplace-- Components of a hazard management program--The make up of the hierarchy of controls--The importance of monitoring and evaluation"
- Our Anthem: Building the FEMA our Nation Needs and Deserves"Our anthem for FEMA’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan aims to rally a workforce, vast networks for partners and the public around solutions to enhance our work and better support survivors before, during and after disasters. Wide-ranging and long-term, our strategic plan goals – equity, climate resilience, and readiness – respond to the changing landscape in which we find ourselves."
- PrepTalks: David Kaufman "Our Changing World: The Challenge for Emergency Managers""In his PrepTalk, David Kaufman explains the pathways of success for emergency managers as our society continues to change and grow.
Kaufman is the Vice President and Director for Safety and Security at CNA, a nonprofit organization that provides operational analysis to advance the safety and security of the United States."