PADM 322 - Disaster Planning and Control

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course examines the concepts and principles of community risk assessment and response to and recovery from natural and man-made disasters. The focus of the course will be on the legal and organizational frameworks, roles and responsibilities of public, non-profit and private agencies in preparedness and response. Pre-requisite: PADM 210; PADM 222 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal, political and social basis of disaster and emergency management (2) Explain and describe the importance and interrelationship of the four phases of emergency management as they relate to response organizations (3) Describe the preparedness and response activities related to natural, technological and attack related emergencies and disasters (4) Evaluate the hazard assessment process and the role of the emergency responder in community disaster planning and recovery (5) Describe the coordination of government and nongovernmental organizations in multi-level emergency and disaster management (6) Define the parameters and effectiveness of an Emergency Operations Plan and its components (7) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to emergency and disaster management

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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