EMD-200 Disaster Response & Recovery

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier II
This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts and operations applicable in a disaster environment and enhance understanding of what the proper roles and responsibilities of various local and state emergency management officials are; why they matter, and how these roles and responsibilities relate to those carried out by the Federal government. The course emphasizes the problem-solving aspects of disaster operations. Finally, the student will gain an understanding of the recovery mission from the response/recovery interface through to the end of the recovery phase. Prerequisite(s): EMD 105.