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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Preparing for the Surge

UGA IDM and partners strengthen hospital readiness ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Chaos to Care When a mass casualty incident occurs, the first few minutes at a receiving healthcare

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Three IDM Student Employees Recognized in UGA’s 2026 Student Employee of the Year Competition

Each year, the University of Georgia recognizes its top 100 student employees through a competitive nomination process. This honor draws awareness to the outstanding achievements of the working students who

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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