This is a wide-ranging module that consolidates learning in relation to the concepts and practicalities of disaster recovery, including:

• Conducting comprehensive damage and needs assessments to identify recovery needs.
• Developing a recovery framework that restores communities, infrastructure and integrates sustainability and resilience into the planning process.
• Assessing and addressing environmental damage
• Social equity and inclusivity in recovery.
• Indicators for measuring recovery progression.

See Appendix 1 for detail.

Students will record a 20-minute audio visual presentation that forms a case study of the recovery and reconstruction phase of a major disaster, identifying and evaluating the framework and strategy used, stakeholder involvement and challenges to long term recovery. This will assignment will assess learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises. Specialist guest speakers may be invited to provide insights and real-world examples. Students will engage in teamwork, sharing cross-discipline knowledge through group discussions, peer review, and communication exercises. There will be regular sessions of formative assessment and academic support/tutorials will be available throughout the module. Students will also have access to online resources and guidance for academic writing, data visualization, and digital communication.

Systematically analyse and present strategies and challenges for post-disaster recovery and community reconstruction. Learning, Analysis, Communication

Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive understanding of the role of NGOs, communities and other sources of support as part of post disaster recovery frameworks. Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry

Critically evaluate the complexities of social equity, inclusivity, sustainability and environment in recovery and reconstruction frameworks. Analysis, Problem Solving

Please see the library reading list links on EVision and the Blackboard VLE for the most up to date reading list and links.

The following texts are recommended reading for this module:
Black, S. M. (2010). Disaster Victim Identification: The Practitioner's Guide. United Kingdom: Dundee University Press.
Dillon, B. (2014) Blackstone’s Emergency Planning, Crisis, and Disaster Management. 2nd edn. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
Easthope, L. (2022) When the dust settles .1st Edition. Great Britain: Hodder and Stoughton.
FEMA (2019) Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery: Next Generation, American Planning Association. Available at: https://www.planning.org/research/postdisaster/ (Accessed: 20 June 2024).
Home Office (2013) National Recovery Guidance, GOV.UK. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-recovery-guidance#publication-of-theguidance (Accessed: 20 June 2024).
Kathleen Geale, S. (2012) ‘The Ethics of Disaster Management’, Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, 21(4), pp. 445–462. doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561211256152.
Kushma, J. (ed.) (2022) Case Studies in Disaster Recovery. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Mullen, S. (2013) Emergency Planning Guide for Utilities. 2nd edn. London: Routledge.
Xu, J. and Lu, Y. (2013) ‘A Comparative Study on the National Counterpart Aid Model for post-disaster Recovery and Reconstruction’, Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, 22(1), pp. 75–93. doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561311301998.

Blackboard VLE
MS Teams
University library and associated online learning materials.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software.

Get ready to lead and support the rebuilding efforts after a disaster. The Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction module provides you with the expertise to manage and lead recovery and reconstruction projects effectively.

We will teach you how to analyse and present strategies for post-disaster recovery and community reconstruction. You will critically evaluate the role of NGOs, communities, and other support systems within post-disaster recovery frameworks. The module emphasises the importance of social equity, inclusivity, sustainability, and environmental considerations in recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Key topics include conducting damage and needs assessments, developing recovery frameworks that restore communities and infrastructure while integrating sustainability and resilience, assessing and addressing environmental damage, and ensuring social equity and inclusivity in recovery processes. You will also learn to identify indicators for measuring recovery progression.

This module will give you a developed understanding of the complexities and challenges of disaster recovery and reconstruction, equipping you with the skills to develop effective and sustainable recovery plans