EM 230 - Disaster Recovery

2 Credits

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about disaster recovery operations in the profession of emergency management. Students will utilize problem-based learning by analyzing actual disaster events and applying the theories, principals, and practice of disaster recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by the whole community and how to address access and functional needs in disaster recovery.

Pre-requisite(s) EM 102 and EM 120 with min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors.
Active Date 20230320T11:46:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

What to Expect with Hazards and Disasters
Roles and Responsibilities of Disaster Stakeholders
Human Behavior in Disasters
Recovery Operations
Evacuation and Sheltering
Debris Management
Special Issues
Managing Recovery
Public and Individual Assistance
The relationship between recovery and infrastructure

Student Learning Outcomes
Examine what occurs during a disaster and the impact it has on people, property and the environment.

Differentiate between the responsibilities of the local government after a disaster versus those of the state and federal government.

Analyze human responses to disasters.

Examine the process through which public and individual assistance may be obtained.

Describe special issues during recovery

Apply principles and practices of disaster recovery in case studies.