INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

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This course provides an overview of hazards theory, emergency management fundamentals and the science of natural and man -made hazards. Both natural and technological hazards are studied with the perspective of response and recovery focus. Some of the topics include response and recovery to earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, wildfires, terrorism, and hurricanes. An analysis of past disasters will be presented along with their impacts on policy formation leading up to the current FEMA all hazards approach. The role, duties, and importance of the Emergency Manager will be discussed throughout the semester.