Emergency and Other Relief Services

Emergency and Other Relief Services published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. in October, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 51 and the price starts from US $ 950.

Introduction

Abstract

The global outlook series on Emergency and Other Relief Services provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report briefly discusses the role of emergency service providers in handling emergencies created by natural or man-made disasters. The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments. Regional markets briefly abstracted include the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, China, India and New Zealand, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 225 companies worldwide.

Table of Contents

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Unpredictability of Disasters Necessitates Efficient Emergency Relief
• Natural Disasters Wreck Havoc on Human Life and Economy
• Natural Disasters - Fast Facts
  • Table 1: Number of Large-Scale Disasters (1990-2007)
• Major Global Disasters (2007 & 2008)
  • Table 2: Number of Natural Disaster Events (2005): Breakdown by Region
• UN' s CERF for Coping with Worldwide Disasters
• Communications Network - Critical forCoordinating Emergency Relief Services
• Use of MSS (Mobile Satellite Services) Services During Natural Disasters
• Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Voice Communication System
• European Commission' s SCIER Project for Disaster Management

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Emergency Services - A Conceptual Definition
• Emergency Management
• Types of Emergency Services
• Core Emergency Services
• Fire Services
• Police
• Emergency Medical Service
• Other Emergency Services
• Civil Emergency Services
• Location-Specific Emergency Services
• Specialized Emergency Services
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Emergency Relief Aid
• Telemedicine & Emergency Services
• International Organizations
• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
• The United Nations
• World Bank

3. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

1. THE UNITED STATES

• Emergency Relief in the US - An Introduction
• Major Hurricanes in the US (2001-2008)
• Evolution of Emergency Relief Services in the US
• Major Emergency Service Providers in the US
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• FEMA Creates New DEC Division
• Other Emergency Relief Organizations
• American Red Cross
• The Salvation Army
• Catholic Relief Services
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
• Transportation & Supply Services During National Emergencies
• Focus Shifts to Man-Made Disasters
• Frequent Disasters Hit Non-Profit Organizations
• Flood Victims Back Away From Disaster Relief Aid
• Natural Disasters Impel Citizens to Donate
  • Table 3: % of Adult Americans Making Contributions to Charities (2006)
• EMS in the US
  • Table 4: Types of Emergency Medical Service Systems in the US
  • Table 5: Call Volume Per Week for EMS Systems in the US
• Select Legislations
• California Government Adopts AB 2327 Bill
• US Increases Emergency Funding
• Government Adopts Legislations Following Hurricanes

2. CANADA

• Overview
• Public Safety Canada
• Responding to Terror Attacks

3. JAPAN

• High Frequency of Natural Disasters Necessitates Efficient Emergency Services
• Major Natural Disasters in Japan (2000-2004)

4. EUROPE

• Germany
• The United Kingdom

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

• 5a. AUSTRALIA
• Emergency/Disaster Relief Operations in Australia
• 5b. CHINA
• Overview
• Government Response to Emergencies
• Disaster and Emergency Management - Key Regulations
• Major Challenges
• 5c. INDIA
• Overview
• Emergency Management Research Institute (EMRI)
• 5d. NEW ZEALAND

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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