Disaster-Resistant University Program
Advisory Committee Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Disaster Resistant University Advisory Committee (DRU Committee) to serve as the overall guiding organization for the construction and maintenance of a hazard mitigation plan for Mississippi State University (MSU).
The hazard mitigation plan will seek to identify natural, man-made and technological hazards, estimate the potential losses that MSU could incur due to these hazards, and propose mitigation actions that could begin the process of reducing MSU's vulnerability. Upon a positive review by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, MSU will qualify for pre-disaster financial assistance to help initiate the mitigation actions described in the plan. The ultimate goal is a safer university while ensuring that any interruption to MSU's mission during a disaster and the subsequent recovery period is minimized.
