IDM at UGA

The Institute for Disaster Management at the UGA College of Public Health is committed to furthering research, knowledge, and training as it relates to disaster management throughout the state of Georgia, the United States, and globally.

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IDM at UGA

The Institute for Disaster Management at the UGA College of Public Health is committed to furthering research, knowledge, and training as it relates to disaster management throughout the state of Georgia, the United States, and globally.

Learn More About Us >

Outreach

Research

The Institute of Disaster Management develops and delivers culturally competent training and curricula and provides expert disaster services and education to future leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and globally.

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Research

The Institute of Disaster Management develops and delivers culturally competent training and curricula and provides expert disaster services and education to future leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and globally.

More About What We Do >

Outreach

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IDM Represents at EMAG 2025

Over 20 Institute for Disaster Management faculty, staff, and students headed down to Jekyll Island the second week of April for the 2025 Emergency Management Summit and Training Sessions (EMAG).

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Alumni spotlight: William Burke (MPH ’21)

When looking back on his education and career, William Burke credits a particular quality with finding the right path: curiosity. Burke came to the University of Georgia for his Masters

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Shelter from the storm

How UGA’s Institute for Disaster Management is keeping Georgia’s nursing homes safe. Curt Harris doesn’t care for the word, “No.” In his mind, it is often a barrier to progress.