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Disasters: Preparedness and Response

PUBAFRS 7509: Disasters: Preparedness and Response

Introduction to planning, policy and management issues that arise when disaster strikes, and the roles of government, non-profits, communities and individuals in emergency preparedness by examining a variety of recent natural and human-made disasters, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Cross-listed in CRPlan.
Credit Hours
3.0

Course topics include:

  • History of disasters and emergency management
  • Intergovernmental relations in times of crisis
  • Non-profits in disaster management
  • Communications during disasters
  • Financing disaster policies
  • Building resiliency

Semester(s) Offered:

Autumn