Emergency Planning

Catalog description

This course will explore various aspects of emergency planning, and how the discipline fits in within the field of emergency management. Students will examine the components of a comprehensive emergency plan, principles and practices that guide the planning process, applicable governmental mandates, and resources that can be used in developing the plan. The course will emphasize the importance of fostering a successful emergency planning environment, analyzing and selecting protective actions, identifying structures and systems for managing emergencies, implementing effective strategies for communicating the plan, as well as considering emergency plans as living documents that must be reviewed and revised on a regular basis.