Introduction
1. Specific Nature of Epidemic Hazard
2. Development Mechanisms of Infections and Contagions
3. Networks of Hazards Related with the Epidemic
4. Epidemic Risk and General Ways to Deal with it
5. Strategic Assessment of Epidemic Risk
6. Ad Hoc Epidemic Risk Assessment
7. Post-Epidemic Risk Assessment
8. Civil Protection in Epidemic Risk Reduction
Conclusion
References
Appendix 1. Basic Information Concerning Infectious Diseases from the Viewpoint of Public Health
Appendix 2. Crucial Terms - Dictionary
Biography
Maj. Pawel Gromek, DSc Eng. holds an M.S. in Fire Safety Engineering (Engineering Studies) from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, a PhD in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from the National Defense Academy in Warsaw, Poland, and a Doctorate of Science in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from The War Art Academy in Warsaw, Poland. He completed post-graduate studies in occupational safety and health at Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, and post-graduate studies in pedagogics for teachers at Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Major Gromek is currently associate professor at the Main School of Fire Service, Warsaw, Poland, and senior officer of the State Fire Service of the Republic of Poland. He has researched and published in several areas of security including disaster risk reduction, crisis management, homeland security and infrastructure resilience.
