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Students will develop competencies of planning methodologies in order to evaluate, critique and apply social science research and government policies to effective disaster response. The focus will be on social, cultural and economic factors that influence how disasters are viewed, prepared for, responded to and recovered from.

Design and implement comprehensive all-hazards Emergency Operations Plans
Constructively evaluate and critique Emergency Operations Plans
Understand the methods, procedures, protocols, and strategies of emergency planning
Understand the different planning needs for: Developed vs. Developing Countries Towns, Cities, Counties, States, and Countries Public vs. Private EntitiesCourse

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