An anthology that includes the perspectives of doctors, business managers, firefighters, American Red Cross volunteers, and members of the media to name a few, who all came together after September 11, 2001 to design more disaster-resilient communities. Offers updated strategies to improve disaster preparedness, particularly in light of the threat of terrorism. Intended for professionals and private citizens who want to know what kinds of questions must be asked and answered to better prepare their communities to survive future disasters.