Title

Disaster Resiliency And Culture Of Preparedness For University And College Campuses

Keywords

campus emergency management; continuity of operations planning; culture of preparedness; disaster resiliency; emergency information management

Abstract

Most universities and college campuses across the United States are engaged in developing policies, programs, and systems to reduce risks and maintain safety and security on their campuses. This article identifies key factors such as all-hazards comprehensive emergency plans, continuity of operations plans, emergency information management, leadership support, community partnerships, and training and certification programs that are important for creating disaster-resilient institutions and assessing how different colleges and universities across the country have developed and incorporated these key essentials to prepare for effective disaster response. Results show that developing an all-hazards plan, conducting regular training and exercises, and developing strong community partnerships are the most important elements for creating a disaster-resilient university, well prepared to tackle any calamity or tragedy. © 2012 SAGE Publications.

Publication Date

2-22-2013

Publication Title

Politics and Society

Volume

41

Issue

1

Number of Pages

3-37

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0095399712471626

Socpus ID

84874003646 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84874003646

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