FES 3823 PLANNING METHODOLOGY FOR HAZARD MITIGATION 3 credits

This course will provide the student with an overview of society's need for planning for disastrous situations. The lessons will discuss the best practice and proper methodologies required when developing land for farming or construction and disaster preventative measures. The course will also focus on mitigation measures which are required to reduce risk from natural and technological hazards. In addition, the course will provide the student with an understanding of interagency cooperation between emergency responders such as fire departments, police departments, and emergency medical personnel and the emergency manager to prevent or reduce injury and damage from a disaster. 47 contact hours.