Comprehensive Emergency Management for Local Governments: Demystifying Emergency Planning

This guide was written for staff in small to mid‐sized local governments who are preparing for natural and human‐caused emergencies. It includes an introductory chapter on the nature of local government emergency planning and a final chapter of tips on “putting it all together”. Also included are detailed chapters on each of the four phases of comprehensive emergency management – mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.