The Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Research
Our mission
“The Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Research at The University of Akron is dedicated to create a supportive environment for research, academics, and outreach in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This Center will support and encourage multidisciplinary endeavors in these fields that will make a positive contribution to society.”
The Research Center
- Conveniently located in the Polsky Building downtown Akron, Ohio on the campus of The University of Akron;
- Established since 2002
- Collaborative partnership between The University of Akron and The Ohio Emergency Management Agency
- Primary charge to improve the practice of emergency management
- Strong policy focus so that research is used to improve practice
Concept:
- Focuses on policy and its interaction with the function of emergency management
- Analysis and research relates to current emergency management questions and issues, on both state and national levels
- Uses research results to be applied to improve real life practice
Project areas include:
- Terrorism preparedness
- Business and industry continuity
- Disaster response and recovery assessment
- Management practices relating to crises and disasters