Presenting real-world solutions for the increasingly complex role of the emergency manger, this book provides best practices for communication in-crisis and ensuring preparedness. It addresses a variety of disaster scenarios and hazard-specific issues, including agroterrorism, pandemic planning, high profile workplace violence, school shooting incidents, event planning, the potential for chemical/biological and explosive terrorist attacks, as well as unique considerations in conventional natural disaster events. Various industry professionals offer real-world examples of plans in action.