Preparedness for public health emergencies is essential to mitigate impacts from disasters, pandemics, and bioterrorism. This book discusses strategies for developing, coordinating, and testing emergency response plans. It includes components of risk communication, resource management, surge capacity, and community resilience. Readers explore case studies of recent public health crises and learn about preparedness frameworks and policy integration. The book also covers roles of local, national, and international health agencies.
Toby Mitchell specializes in disaster risk management and emergency response planning within public health systems. His expertise has supported governmental and NGO responses to both natural and human-made crises. He has written and reviewed numerous operational protocols and training modules for crisis scenarios. He regularly trains health professionals on preparedness frameworks and resilience-building strategies. His professional focus lies in health systems readiness, incident command coordination, and real-time health surveillance.