introduction to the Science of Hazards
April 15th, 2022
Part I
What problems will emergency managers face because of climate change? What are the implications of climate change for preparedness and mitigation? Read the briefing paper published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and discuss the implications for emergency management.
Part 2
Watch any of the following programs and write a brief (up to one page) summary of lessons learned for disaster response.
Doomsday Volcanoes (2013)
Oklahoma’s Deadliest Tornadoes (2013)
Japan’s Killer Quake (2011)