SS 4132 - Legal Issues in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

An introductory examination of the many legal issues involved in Emergency Management, the agencies which supervise them, and the programs and policies which are in place. Topics include the American political system with respect to disasters; American hazards and disaster agents; the fundamentals of emergency management; disaster laws; disaster budgeting; the federal and state organization and policy issues; intergovernmental relations; hazard mitigation within the cycle of emergency management; federal disaster assistance programs and policies; and international experience. Prerequisite: EM-2212, SS-2121 STCW: None

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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