Disaster-Resistant University Program
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Disaster Resistant University?
In 2002, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiated the Disaster Resistant University program. To obtain the designation of a Disaster Resistant University, MSU must develop a hazard mitigation plan and have it approved by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA. Upon approval, MSU will qualify for pre-disaster financial assistance to help initiate the mitigation actions described in the plan.
What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?
It identifies the most probable natural, man-made, and technological hazards, estimates the potential monetary losses that MSU could incur due to these hazards, and proposes mitigation actions that could begin the process of reducing MSU's vulnerability.
What is mitigation?
mit-i-gate
to make less severe.
