Homeland security and critical infrastructure protection
By: Pamela A. Collins and Ryan K. Baggett.
Contributors: Baggett, Ryan K.
Publisher: Praeger Security International; ABC-CLIO, LLC
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780313351471; 9780313351488
Subjects: National security -- United States; Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention; Infrastructure (Economics) -- United States; Public works -- Security measures -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and infrastructure protection; title: Infrastructure protection legislation and presidential directives; title: National infrastructure protection plan; title: National incident management systems (NIMS); title: Assessments for infrastructure protection; title: Energy systems: fossil fuels, nuclear reactors, and hydroelectric power; title: Transportation sector-marine, road, rail, and aviation; title: Facilities and national icons; title: Environmental: agriculture and food, chemical, and water infrastructure; title: Electronic transmissions; title: Public safety; title: Weapons of mass destruction; title: Natural disasters; title: Geological hazards; title: Accidents.