EMDS 5620 - Challenges of Disaster Response

3 hours

Focuses on a variety of problems that arise before, during and after emergencies and disasters. Such challenges include warnings and evacuations, the convergence of people and material toward the disaster site, and working with the media, among others. The objective is to develop sufficient familiarity with these subjects to be able to address them with authority in professional settings. Emphasizes analysis and critical consideration of emergency management challenges and the related literature.

Prerequisite(s): None.