Disaster Recovery and Hazard Mitigation. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Explores disaster recovery operations and hazard mitigation activities, including an emphasis on key participants in these important, but neglected phases of emergency management. Addresses numerous functions including damage assessment, disaster declarations, disaster assistance, risk assessments, land-use planning, and structural/non-structural mitigation. Concentrates on the needs of vulnerable populations and has the goal of promoting increased disaster resilience, proactive risk reduction measures and sustainability.