Introduction to Emergency Management

Catalog description

An introduction to the fundamental aspects of emergency management. It examines the roles and responsibilities of government and non-profit agencies when responding to disasters and emergencies with emphasis on man-made, natural, and technological events most likely to affect the United States. The course emphasizes the four concepts of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. 54.00 hours lecture. (Same as HLS-101) (Letter grade only)