DEM 558 - Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources in Disaster and Emergency Management

This course examines the role of critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) in disaster and emergency management. CI/KR are public, private and nonprofit organizations which provide critical resources and services to a community. During and following a disaster, these services may be disrupted or unavailable. This course discusses the role of CI/KR throughout the emergency management cycle. Case studies will be utilized to demonstrate underlying theory and best practices related to CI/KR in planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Credits: 3