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Mission

The Institute for Hazard Mitigation Planning and Research is dedicated to exploring ways to integrate hazards mitigation principles into a wide range of crisis, disaster, and risk management opportunities. Its mission is to build a resource center that will enhance risk reduction activities through research and analysis of hazards, policies related to mitigation and through outreach to the community. The Institute provides expertise in disaster preparedness, response and recovery with a special emphasis on mitigation and planning in the promotion of community sustainability.

Related UW Entities:

College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Geology, Department of Geography, Department of Sociology, College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, College of the Environment, Department of Marine Affairs, Daniel J, Evans School of Public Affairs, School of Public Health

Center Details

Director: Freitag, Robert
Location: 12 Gould Hall
Year Started: 1999
Administrator / Program Manager: Brooks, Jan
Administering College/School: College of Built Environments 
P.I. Home Department: Department of Urban Design and Planning