Research

The Research aspect of the Disaster Response Complex (DRC) is focused on providing training for emergency responders and provides hands-on experience in a wide range of research areas, including:

• Design of training lanes using precast concrete to simulate various emergency scenarios
• The development of multiple emergency scenarios using experience and knowledge from disaster zones
• Training using virtual and augmented realities
• The use of GIS in emergency response
• The use of robotics in emergency response in confined or hazardous conditions

Curriculum & Certification

The second focus of the DRC, Curriculum and Certification, in which ISU plays a major role to bring it into practice. Curriculum and Certification includes:

• Development of curriculum in emergency response
• Offering courses in emergency response training
• Certification of first responders
• Offering additional more expansive coursework to existing ISU majors

Training & Exercise

The third aspect of the DRC, Training and Exercise, focuses on making the facilities available to interested parties to host and conduct various trainings and exercises.