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Implementing the Disaster Act of 2000 at the Federal Level; Sustainability and Resilient Communities

Implementing the Disaster Act of 2000 at the Federal Level; Sustainability and Resilient Communities

This class reviews the assumptions and actions underlying the implementation of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 at the federal level. The Act’s provisions and FEMA’s implementation rule are summarized. Their potential impacts on state and local mitigation capacity and commitment are discussed. The concepts of sustainability and the resilient community are described and explored. ...

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