Risk Assmt, Prep & Dis Mitig

Catalog description

Section information text: Risk assessment, mitigation, and preparedness are key components to effective all-hazard emergency management and performed by emergency managers. Students in this course focus on the methods and strategies used to assess a community’s risk associated with the protection of human life and capital assets. Students study ways to identify and evaluate the special needs of populations and social vulnerabilities of those who may be at greater risk during an emergency or a disaster. Emergency management policies are further examined, including the impact of federalism. Students also explore methods and emerging technologies to reduce risk and build resilience through preparedness and mitigation techniques. Students also have the option of completing one or more the following FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses: • IS-393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System • IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction The above FEMA course(s) complements and reinforces the concepts studied in this course. FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses are nationally recognized, free of charge, and are beneficial additions to resumes and curricula vitae.