Boots on the Ground Support

The Institute for Disaster Management is committed to training members of the community to respond to all hazards. This includes educational outreach, training and certifications, as well as evaluating emergency plans and programs. We are open to offering our services to any group or organization looking to expand their disaster knowledge. See on our training courses page for descriptions of courses we currently offer. In addition, you can also review our consulting page to see services IDM can provide. If you don’t see what you are looking for, feel free to contact us, we are always developing new courses and can create a custom plan to fit your needs.

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Caring for the Canine First Responder

UGA researchers propose national training standard for OpK9 emergency care You wake up on a Monday morning, strap on your gear, and get ready to head out for a 12-hour

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Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane

Researchers urge adoption of official fifth hurricane hazard A new study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes

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Student Spotlight: Alif Indiralarasati, MD

Student Spotlight: Alif Indiralarasati, MD A Defining Moment What started as an ordinary morning in 2006 became a defining moment for Alif Indiralarasati. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake had struck her hometown