This course introduces students to methods for communities and organizations to recognize and respond to disaster or emergency situations. This course will provide an overview of the Incident Management/Command System (ICS/IMS) and will focus on strategies and tactics used by emergency managers and responders in a disaster situation. Proactive techniques, emergency operations planning, assessing effects, and responding to high-risk hazards will be discussed. Other topics will include decreasing operation interruptions, emergency response support function, and maintaining community-lifelines.
Semester Offered
As Needed