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Institute for Hazards Mitigation Planning and Research
The University of Washington Institute for Hazards Mitigation Planning and Research is an interdisciplinary academic Institute housed in the College of Built Environments. The creation of the Institute in the Fall of 1999 was a significant step in the evolution of the College's involvement in disaster studies. The Institute was an outcome of the participation of Dr. Richard McCormick, President of the University of Washington, at the 1997 Seattle Project Impact signing ceremony in support of the University's partnership. The Institute is dedicated to exploring ways to integrate hazards mitigation principles into a wide range of crisis, disaster, and risk management opportunities. The Institute is interdisciplinary in focus and structure, and the capabilities of the Institute are enhanced by its close links with other academic and research organizations.
This incorporates collaboration with several other disciplines within the University of Washington including:
- Civil Engineering
- Geology
- Geography
- Marine Affairs
- Public Affairs
- Public Health
- Sociology
In addition, the Institute has developed partnerships with other organizations so that a broad spectrum of risk reduction activities are available. These organizations include:
Local, State and Federal governments
Other universities
Consulting firms
For more information on the Institute for Hazards Mitigation Planning and Research, see:
http://depts.washington.edu/mitigate.
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