TRB's Transportation Emergency Response Preparedness Information

Overview

Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina test the robustness and resiliency of the transportation system and emphasize the need for information to constantly improve the nation’s ability to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, security events, and other emergencies—no matter how large or small.  TRB has assembled and published extensive information on ways to enhance the nation’s ability to deal with the movement of people, goods, and services before, during, and after emergencies. Items expected to be added to this list during the next year include guidelines for transportation agencies on continuity of operations planning (October 2005), and guidelines for transportation emergency training drills and exercises (March 2006).

Source Organization Location

Washington
,
DC

Operations Area of Practice

    Emergency Transportation Operations
    Infrastructure Protection

Organizational Capability Element

    Performance Management
    Emergency Transportation Operations

Content Type

Informational Product

Role in Organization

Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO

Publishing Organization

TRB
TOM Chapters
20.2
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