As large-scale emergencies continue to pose a threat to U.S. populations at the local, state, and national levels, the public and private sectors are demanding improved public health preparedness, response, and cooperation for such events. 

This ground-breaking resource is the first of its kind to focus specifically on the field of emergency public health. It carefully describes how the public health infrastructure can prepare and respond to complex, large-scale emergencies. Divided into eight sections, the text addresses the following topic areas: Government and public emergencies, private sector and NGO’s, public health tools, terrorism, natural disasters, infectious diseases, industrial emergencies, and social and mental health issues. Each chapter includes historical perspectives, a case study, as well as online resources.