EMGT 520 Response and Recovery
This course deals with response to and recovery from disasters. For response, a focus will be placed upon response functions, resource mobilization, and the roles and responsibilities undertaken in emergency operations centers. Short- and long-term recovery for individuals, families, and communities will be covered. Recovery operations completed by the public, private, and/or non-governmental sectors will also be examined. The course also explores the legal framework for multi-national and bi-lateral agreements to render international assistance, both in the response and recovery phases. Prerequisite: Admission to the Emergency Management program. Three credit hours.