University of Georgia

April 17, 2025

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Erin Mumper

IDM Represents at EMAG 2025

IDM team attends 2025 Georgia Emergency Management Conference Over 20 Institute for Disaster Management faculty, staff, and students headed down to Jekyll Island the second week of April for the

June 13, 2024

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Sarah Freeman

Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication approved for Fall 2024

The University of Georgia has been approved to offer a Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication (CRDC), a program that will educate students in skills needed for proactive,

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February 19, 2026

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Alan Flurry

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

January 29, 2026

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Erin Mumper

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

January 16, 2026

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Erin Mumper

Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director

Dr. Curt Harris to depart IDM after 7 years as director After seven years of dedicated leadership, Dr. Curt Harris will be departing the Institute for Disaster Management in February

IDM Projects

CNA Virtual Skills Evaluation

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Emergency Notification Systems Grant Program

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Southern Regional Disaster Response System

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