EDM 341 - Debris/Waste Management and Emergency and Disaster Management

Debris and waste management is a crucial component in the emergency management cycle and is an important component in all four phases of disaster response: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. A lack of an adequate debris/waste management process can ultimately delay recovery from a disaster or catastrophe. This course will provide students with an overview of the debris/waste management process for each of the four phases of emergency and disaster management. Other topics that will be included in the course to strengthen students’ understanding of the content include the history of solid waste management in the United States, solid waste management issues from a geographic perspective, and the relationship between municipal solid waste and disaster debris.

Prerequisites: EDM 250 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3