Citation
(2003), "The Public Transportation System Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 12 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/dpm.2003.07312dab.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
The Public Transportation System Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide
The Public Transportation System Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning GuideDOT-VNTSC-FTA-03-12003181 pp.Free
Individual copies can be requested from the US Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-4000. The document can also be downloaded from: www.transit-safety.volpe.dot.gov/publications/security/Planning Guide.pdf
Recent events have focused renewed attention on the vulnerability of the nation's critical infrastructure to catastrophic events, including terrorism. This guide was prepared to assist public transportation systems in planning for and responding to major security threats and emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of developing critical relationships, preparing strategies and policies, and setting training and funding priorities.